Abbreviation: CRYQ
Specimen Type: Serum
Storage Temperature: Room temperature
Tubes / Containers: Red top (No SST)
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YCRYQ
LOINC: 12203-6
Volume: 3 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: Fasting specimen required. 1) Draw approximately 7 mL of blood into a pre-warmed (37 degrees C) plain red tube. Alternatively: draw into a pre-warmed (37 degrees C) syringe and immediately transfer blood to a pre-warmed (37 degrees C) plain red tube. 2) Maintain collected blood at 37 degrees C until clotting is complete (up to 1 hour). 3) Separate serum from cells ASAP. Transfer 3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) ARUP # 2002063