Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Preferred:

Plasma

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

Specimen:  2 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature:  Ambient

Collection Instructions:  Spin down immediately and send entire tube to laboratory. If there is a delay in transport of >8 hours, send specimen refrigerated ≤7 days.

Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).