SST
1 mL serum
0.25 mL serum
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimen within 8 hours of collection. Alternatively, centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze for longer storage.
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimen within 8 hours of collection. Alternatively, centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze for longer storage.
Daily, 24 hours
2 hours
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
< 8 ng/mL (Males and Non-pregnant Females aged >=2 years)
To aid as a marker in the diagnosis of testicular tumors
Tested by a chemiluminescent immunoassay manufactured by Siemens Healthineers, performed on Atellica IM system. Results determined from different manufacturers and/or methods may not be comparable.
1834-1
82105
22170
Red Top Tube
4 days