Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Whole Blood Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Whole Blood Pink (K2EDTA Blood Bank)

Collection Information: 

Send Whole Blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.  Do not centrifuge.  

Transport Information: 

5.0 mL blood

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL blood

Remarks: 

Trough levels should be drawn 12 hours post dose.