Sample collection instructions:
1.
Collect the sample in
Royal Blue Top Tube (RBTT) (metal free)
2.
Centrifuge the sample
3.
Within 2 hours of
collection: Pour off, or aliquot using plastic pipet, serum into "Serum
Transfer Tube" or alternate metal-free aliquot tube (example: "Mayo Metal-Free Plastic Aliquot
Vial") (do not use glass pipettes, etc.)
Important Notes / Information: Serum should be removed from the cells within 2 hours of
collection. Do not use glass pipettes or aliquot tubes, rubber stoppers, wood
applicator sticks (for rimming clots), etc. as these may contaminate the specimen!
If absolute necessary to rim for clots, only use a plastic pipet to minimize potential sample contamination. All collection and transfer tubes can be requested/ordered from Marshfield
Labs.
Marshfield Labs serum transfer tubes have been validated to be metal-free and can be used for this test.