Keep sample as whole blood for delivery to our lab within 48 hours of collection. If delivery cannot occur within 48 hours, separate serum from cells within 48 hours of collection. Freeze immediately at -20°C or lower.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Whole blood must remain at room temperature at all times after collection until received in our lab.
Separated serum samples that have been frozen must be sent with enough dry ice to maintain a frozen state until received in our lab.
Performing Lab
CBDI DIL Phone: 513-636-4685 FAX: 513-636-3861 Email: CBDILabs@cchmc.org
Performed
Every week
Unacceptable Conditions
Whole blood sent frozen.
Blood collected in wrong container/tube type.
Separated serum sent room temperature or refrigerated.
Remarks
The lab operates Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST). Testing is not performed and samples cannot be received on weekends/certain holidays. First Overnight shipping is strongly recommended. Please call/fax (513-636-4685/513-636-3861) the tracking number so we may better track your specimen.
Keep sample as whole blood for delivery to our lab within 48 hours of collection. If delivery cannot occur within 48 hours, separate serum from cells within 48 hours of collection. Freeze immediately at -20°C or lower.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Whole blood must remain at room temperature at all times after collection until received in our lab.
Separated serum samples that have been frozen must be sent with enough dry ice to maintain a frozen state until received in our lab.
Performing Lab
CBDI DIL Phone: 513-636-4685 FAX: 513-636-3861 Email: CBDILabs@cchmc.org
Performed
Every week
Unacceptable Conditions
Whole blood sent frozen.
Blood collected in wrong container/tube type.
Separated serum sent room temperature or refrigerated.
Remarks
The lab operates Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST). Testing is not performed and samples cannot be received on weekends/certain holidays. First Overnight shipping is strongly recommended. Please call/fax (513-636-4685/513-636-3861) the tracking number so we may better track your specimen.
