Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Minimum Volumes
2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 90 days
Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Minimum Volumes
2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 90 days
