Separate plasma (preferred) or serum (acceptable) from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600 X G for 20 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the plasma to a properly identified, sterile, polypropylene transport tube and ship refrigerated or frozen.

3.0 ml EDTA Palsma 2-8 ?C

4.0 ml frozen EDTA Plasma

Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25?C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

3.0 ml EDTA Palsma 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Collection Instructions Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours. Freshly collected whole blood may be stored at 2-25? C for up to 24 hours before separation. Serum should be transported frozen on dry ice in transport tubes.

1.0 ml serum frozen

Serum should be removed from cells promptly after collection and transferred to a plastic tube

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Remove the swab from the packaging and swab any visible lesions. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.

10 ml urine 2-8 c

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Collection Instructions If females wish screening for carrier status of Hexosaminidase A Deficiency, they must be tested prior to pregnancy. If the female is pregnant, we strongly suggest that her mate be tested for carrier status. Positive (or ambiguous) findings in the mate indicate a second order test on the female with leukocyte preparations.

1.0 ml serum frozen

If an HDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the HDL-cholesterol is ordered as part of a lipid panel then a fasting sample is not required.

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Citrated ?plasma (Frozen) poor plateletes

2.0x4.0 ml Heparine blood (strile)

Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.

1.0 mL EDTA Plasma, frozen

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25? C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. If shipping frozen, transfer plasma to a leak-proof transport tube, then freeze prior to shipment. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

5.0 ml EDTA plasma Frozen

Serum: Submit a serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube (no gel). The tube should be centrifuged after clotting and remain unopened. Plasma: Collect in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and centrifuge tube within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic screw-cap vial, label as plasma, and submit for testing. Submitted tubes must be labeled with patient identifier and submitted only for HIV testing.

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C