Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Calc, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Alk Phosphatase, ALT, AST
Methodology
Abbott Alinity enzymatic/colorimetric
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Reference Range(s)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Sample Stability
1 day room temperature 1 week refrigerated 2 months frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Alternative Specimen
2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
