| Specimen Required: |
Specimen requirement:
Type: SST TUBE
Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.
Storage/Transport: REFRIGERATED
Stability: Glucose in serum, free from hemolysis and bacterial contamination, and without added preservatives, is stable for 8 hours when stored at room temperature (18-25°C), or 72 hours when stored refrigerated at 2-8°C. |