Specimen Requirements

Patient must be wearing an identification bracelet. All specimens must be completely labeled in accordance with AABB requirements. Refer to “Blood Bank Specimens” under the Resources section.

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) 

Specimen Volume: 6 mL Adult

                                  4mL Pediatric

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood