8 hours room temperature 1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Collection Instructions
2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube.
Freeze. Fasting sample is preferred. When multiple tests
are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.