Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information:

1. Fresh specimens should be used whenever possible. Process specimens and perform testing as soon as possible after collection.

2. Total time at ambient temperature (including processing time) should not exceed 6 hours.

3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Alternate:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information:

1. Fresh specimens should be used whenever possible. Process specimens and perform testing as soon as possible after collection.

2. Total time at ambient temperature (including processing time) should not exceed 6 hours.

3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).