SST
1 mL serum
0.25 mL serum
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Laboratory will not accept specimens that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate at 2-8C up to 48 hours or freeze at -20 C for longer storage. Freeze only once.
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Laboratory will not accept specimens that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate at 2-8C up to 48 hours or freeze at -20 C for longer storage. Freeze only once.
Daily, 24 hours
2 hours
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
AFP (tumor marker): =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