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 plasma separator (PST)

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Lt green/Dk green/Lavender:

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

Red:

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

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) - 7 days

Ambient - 3 days

Frozen - 6 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

Order Anti-HBc IgM if acute infection suspected