Clot specimen completely at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate seerum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; specimens other than serum
Stability
Room temperature: 7 hours
Refrigerated: 6 day
Frozen: 1 year