Clinical Lab Handbook

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cellular material within two hours from the time of collection.  Evacuated tubes containing gel for serum separation is acceptable.

Stability:

• Samples can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
• Samples can be stored refrigerated for 48 hours.

Freezing Point Depression

285-300 mosmol/kg

Monday through Sunday

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