Dexamethasone Serum Ref Lab
Alternate Names
500118 LC
SoftLab Order Code
DEXAM
Epic Order Name
DEXAMETHASONE SERUM, REF LAB LC 500118
Epic Order ID
LAB3136
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Collection Container
SST - (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange top Serum Separator tube),
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube),
Lavender (EDTA),
Green No Gel (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Plain Red Top
Collecting Volume
6.0 ml
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL (will not permit repeat testing)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated - Stable 14 days. For longer storage, freeze serum
Instructions
If collecting a red top, separate serum from cells and freeze witthin one hour of collection