Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 3.0 mL whole blood
Supplies for Submission
Green Top Sodium heparin (1); alternately Green Top Lithium heparin (1)
Specimen Collection
- Collect specimen on Monday through Thursday only.
- Submit a minimum of 3.0 mL whole blood.
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 3 days.
Causes for Rejections
Frozen specimens are not accepted.