Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 10 mL whole blood.
Supplies for Submission
Yellow Top (1)- ACD Solution A or B
Specimen Collection
Collect and submit sample in ACD yellow top tube - send this aliquot separately when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage Requirements
Critical Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 3 weeks.
Causes for Rejections
Frozen specimens or specimens stored at room temperature are not accepted.