Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Red:
1. Allow sample to clot
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
3. Transfer serum to a (insert appropriate aliquot tube, using name from transport container tab), labelled as serum
Lt green PST:
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)
Lt green PST (Li Heparin) plasma separator vial/tube
Refrigerated (preferred) - 8 days
Ambient - 1 day
Frozen - 3 months
Immunoturbidimetric assay
< 14 IU/ML