Specimen Requirements

Serum or plasma and whole blood are required for this test.

Blood for CBC

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) with Hemogard^TM lid or lavender MICROTAINER®

Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL/pediatric: 0.5 mL) of whole blood-Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Invert tube(s) several times to mix blood. Do not centrifuge. Forward promptly in original tube(s).

Note: Label specimen appropriately (blood for CBC).

Blood for Chemistries

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Preferred:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Alternate:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).