Serum
6.0 mL Serum separator tube or green (lithium heparin) tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Collect specimen between 6-10 a.m.
Container:
Green (lithium heparin) Tube
Volume:
1 mL
7 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)
84402
1 Week
N/A
Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, EDTA plasma