If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Do NOT freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Temperature
Room temperature.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days
