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BD Microtainer Serum Separator Tubes

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Protocol PROCEDURE FOR SERUM / PLASMA SEPARATION: 1. Serum Separation: allow blood to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes. Plasma Separation: invert tube 8-10 times to assure anticoagulation. 2. Place sample in centrifuge or centrifuge adapter as necessary, taking care to balance the system. 3. Centrifuge as follows: 4. Remove tube from centrifuge. Serum/Plasma is ready for use and may be pipetted directly into analyzer cup.
 * Minimum Time
 * Gel Tubes
 * 90 seconds
 * Non-Gel Tubes
 * 3 minutes
 * Rate
 * Gel Tubes
 * 6000-15000 g
 * Non-Gel Tubes
 * Minimum 2000 g

see Storage of Sera

__Availability__ 2-9-12 I have to bags in the 4 C fridge. 11-18-11 We have a lot in the 4C in the middle hallway in two boxes.