Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a 6-mL pink-top (EDTA) tube(s). Label specimen with patient’s full name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and medical record number (MR# not required, if not available for office/home collection)

Specimen stability:  3 days refrigerated

Minimum volume:    1.5 mL (more specimen may be requested if additional testing is required)

Specimen rejection criteria:  Hemolyzed or improperly labeled specimens will not be accepted.