Allow serum samples to clot at room temperature for a minimum of 20 minutes. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 0.5 mL of serum is required for testing. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or grossly lipemic specimens.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells:
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days Frozen (-20˚C or colder, serum/plasma separated): > 7 days
Allow serum samples to clot at room temperature for a minimum of 20 minutes. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 0.5 mL of serum is required for testing. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or grossly lipemic specimens.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells:
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days Frozen (-20˚C or colder, serum/plasma separated): > 7 days
