Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

This test requires it's OWN collection tube.

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

Collection Information: 

Collect 5.0 mL of whole blood into a serum separator tube (preferred). This test requires it's own collection tube.

Transport Information: 

Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge and refrigerate. Specimens may be received unspun if collected in red top - DO NOT SPIN RED TOP TUBES. Send original tube.

Minimum Sample Volume: 

3.0 mL

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Unlabeled or mislabeled samples will be rejected. HLA will determine specimen acceptability for reasons other than unlabeled/mislabeled.