Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow complete clotting of red blood cells (up to 1 hour).

2. Within 30 minutes after clotting is complete, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

3. Freeze immediately.

4. Send frozen.

Note: Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.