Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Gold top (no additive, SST)
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw sufficient blood into gold top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/81185#Specimen
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/81185#Specimen
Unacceptable Conditions:
Grossly haemolysed
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
3 - 7 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
