Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Green Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum, Transfer Tube- Plasma
Transport Temp
Refrigerated
TAT
3 days
Specimen Requirements
2 mL serum from an SST or Red Top tube, Heparinized plasma from green
Specimen Retention
Serum from an SST or Red Top Tube. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible after clot formation. Plasma from a Green Top is acceptable Transfer heparized plasma or red top serum to plastic transport tube.