Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

Patient should NOT be on any corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, or pain killers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection.

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube: Red top or SST

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.

2. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.