Serum
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)
Container:
Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube
Volume:
5.0 mL
1 Week (Refrigerated 2-8°C)
82330
72 Hours
N/A
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.