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.

Outside facilities refer to and complete a "Blood Bank Request Form" for specimen requirements. Request form must be completed and submitted with the sample.

Specimen Type:  Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender Top EDTA 

                                 Pink Top EDTA

                                Green Top Lithium Heparin

Specimen Volume: 4-6 mL in each tube

Collection Instructions: 

1. Invert several times to mix blood.