Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum SST

Minimum volume required

2 mL serum

Special requirements

Store at +4°C for up to 72 hrs, otherwise, store frozen at -20°C. Requests from outside Sheffield: Transport at ambient temperature via Royal Mail or Courier.

Patient preparation

Sample viability

Turnaround time

14 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://sheffieldlaboratorymedicine.nhs.uk/search-test.php?search=3374

Notes

Sent to Sheffield Protein Reference Unit