SEND OUT TEST, TNF-ALPHA (TNF-A) SERUM
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Name: SEND OUT TEST, TNF-ALPHA (TNF-A) SERUM
Code: 4115160109500-QD
Sample Type: Serum
Turnaround Time (TAT): 6 days
Preparation & Notes
Preferred Specimen(s)1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)Minimum Volume0.5 mLCollection InstructionsCollect blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Transfer the serum to a clean 12x75 mm tube. Freeze as soon as possible.Note: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.Transport ContainerTransport tubeTransport TemperatureTransport TemperatureFrozen