Collect
Dark blue trace element no additive
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 3.0 mL serum or plasma in a blue-capped ARUP metal free, screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Dark blue (K2EDTA), Dark blue (Na2EDTA)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability
Room temperature: 1 month
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen: 1 month