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Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). For pediatric specimen, draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) MICROTAINER(S)®. (Hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Avoid capillary draw if possible.
2. Indicate plasma on request form.
3. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as plasma.
Alternate:
Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). (Hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: 1. Avoid capillary draw if possible.
2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as serum.