Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Lt green PST:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Dk green/Lavender:

1. Spin
2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as the appropriate plasma type, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Plasma separator (Lt green PST) 

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - 3 months

• Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Hemolysis (some procedures)
• Improper anticoagulant or ratio
• Delay in transport
• Improper storage temperature affecting results
• Improper container
• Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
• Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) and Chemiflex

Non-reactive