Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Neuromuscular Clinical Lab Washington University School of Medicine
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2-4 weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 ml Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST gold top) also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-OK/ Refrigerated-OK/ Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated(preferred): 28 days; Frozen: 2 months
Test Volume Required
3ml Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2ml Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate Serum. Fill out Neuromuscular Clinical Lab Washington University School of Medicine requisition form and submit with specimen Monday-Thursday only.
Revised
7/31/26
Initials
IM