Specimen

Draw blood in a 6 mL pink top (EDTA) tube(s). For pediatric specimens, draw a 2 mL lavender top (EDTA) tube. When an EDTA tube cannot be collected, collect 3 full EDTA pink or lavender top MICROTAINERS. 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.