ALUMS – “Aluminum, Serum”

Update to specimen requirements, stability, and performed days

Specimen Preparation: Draw blood in a dark blue no additive tube and allow serum to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge and separate by pouring (do not pipette) the serum into a Quest trace element serum transport tube (red label). Send 2.0 mL serum.

Stability:

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days

Performed Days: Monday – Saturday