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

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Lt green PST (Li Heparin) plasma separator

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

• 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)

Immunoturbidimetric assay

< 14 IU/ML