Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Serum collected in a red-top or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable but only as an alternative if needed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate serum or plasma within 20 minutes, and promptly freeze. Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen frozen.
Revised
02-08-16
Initials
SL