Blue-topped (3.2% sodium-citrate) tube: 5 mL of Plasma
Ambient - 2 hours; Refrigerated - Unacceptable; Frozen -20oC – 2 weeks, at -70oC - 6 months
If the testing is not completed within 2 hours, platelet-poor plasma should be removed without disturbing the sedimented cells (buff-coat) and frozen at -20oC or below for short-term storage (up to 2 weeks), or -70oC for 6 months.
For send out tests refer to specific tests