Tube Type:
Gold top SST (serum separator tube) or Lavender top (EDTA tube)
Cause for Rejection:
Hemloysis, Lipemia, test strictly frozen
Availability:
Sent to Reference Laboratory
Methodology:
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Special Instructions:
Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately. Indicate serum or plasma on request form and specimen. Patient should NOT be on any corticosteroids, antiinflammatory medications, or pain killers, if possible for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).