Specimen Requirements

Patient must be wearing an identification bracelet. All specimens must be completely labeled in accordance with AABB requirements.

Forms: Blood Bank—Reference Laboratory Consultation

See Special Instructions for a copy of this form.

EDTA and plain whole blood are required.

Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood

Container/Tube: 7-mL lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 full tubes

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Plasma or serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Type: Plain whole blood

Container/Tube: Plain, red top

Specimen Volume: 1 full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Plasma or serum gel tube is not acceptable.