Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Serum Separator Tube (SST). DO NOT OPEN THE TUBE OR SPLIT THE SPECIMEN. Centrifuge with stopper in place within one hour of collection. Do not open the tube or split the specimen. Do not freeze separator tube. Do not expose specimen to air at any time during collection or transport process. Transport 5 mL serum in original serum separator tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

5.0 mL

Specimen Stability

1 Week (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

82330

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

N/A

Reject Criteria

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, Plasma and samples exposed to air in aliquot tubes. Frozen specimens.