Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Gold top (no additive, SST)
Collection Instructions:
1. Morning collection (7am-12pm) is preferred, due to diurnal variation.
2. Draw sufficient blood into gold top tube.
3. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
4. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
7 - 14 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Reference Interval:
Critical Values:
