Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 1.0 mL whole blood
Supplies for Submission
Lavender Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Patient should fast 8 hours prior to sample collection.
- Submit a minimum of 1.0 mL whole blood.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 10 weeks or refrigerated for 10 weeks.
Causes for Rejections
Frozen specimens are not accepted.