Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw.

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (K₂ EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Avoid gross hemolysis.

3. Hand label specimen in ink with patient’s full name (first, last and middle initial), medical record number or date of birth, date and time of draw, and initials of collector.

4. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.