Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL (minimum 1.25 mL)
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Competitive-Binding Receptor Assay
Special Instructions:
Fasting (8 hours)
Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. Do not order on patients who have recently received methotrexate or other folic acid antagonists.
Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL (minimum 1.25 mL)
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Competitive-Binding Receptor Assay
Special Instructions:
Fasting (8 hours)
Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. Do not order on patients who have recently received methotrexate or other folic acid antagonists.
