Specimen Required

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Use a warm pack or heat block to keep specimen at 37° C until after centrifugation.

2. Centrifuge at 37° C and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.