Serum Collection Kit Instructions
Quantity of Serum required: A minimum of 2mL of serum is needed for performance of assay
1) Fill tube and set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2) Centrifuge 10 minutes at 2000 rpm, or until completely separated.
3) Transfer serum to the serum transport tube
4) Every submitted specimen tube, per CLIA regulations 493.1240, but be labeled with:
Patient’s first name and last exactly as it would appear on the Test requisition Form
Date of Birth
Initials of the phlebotomist
Date and time of collection
Apply label onto the specimen tube
5) Complete the following information for the patient on the Test Requisition Form:
Date and time of draw
Phlebotomist initials
6. Serum specimen should be shipped the same day of collection. The sample must be received within 7 days of collection. Do not freeze.
Shipping Instructions
1) Put individually wrapped tube(s) in layer and secure with a rubber band (to prevent breakage during transport). Place filled serum transport tube into clear plastic Biohazard Specimen Bag.
2) Fold and seal Biohazard Bag and place it in the foam insert.
3) Place styrofoam container into provided return mailer box along with the Test Request Form provided.
4) Put box in provided plastic regulation UPS UN 3373 Laboratory Pak.
5) Attach provided return label to to the UPS Laboratory Pak.
Send to: IMMUNOSCIENCES LAB., INC., 8693 Wilshire Blvd #210. Beverly Hills CA 90211
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