Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
>Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting (10-12 hours) (water only).
2. If possible, discontinue any drugs for 3 to 4 weeks prior to testing.
3. Avoid icteric or lipemic specimen.
Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:Red top or serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting (10-12 hours) (water only).
2. If possible, discontinue any drugs for 3 to 4 weeks prior to testing.
3. Avoid icteric or lipemic specimen.
4.Label specimen appropriately (serum).