Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. EDTA plasma is also acceptable.
Special Handling
This test is restricted to Neurology and Rheumatology OUTPATIENTS only per Lab Formulary Committee. If requested by another service, they need to contact Dr Jeffrey Warren, Medical Director of Sendouts for permission. And the test will need to be ordered as a Miscellaneous Sendout in MiChart if approved.
Normal Volume
3 mL serum