Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Lavender (EDTA)
Light Blue (Citrate)
Pink (K2EDTA)

Collection Information: 

One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). (Min: 1 mL) Also acceptable: lt. blue (sodium citrate).

Transport Information: 

5 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Serum or ACD anticoagulant.

Stability Comments: 

Once thawed, specimens may not be re-frozen.