Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 3.0 mL whole blood
Supplies for Submission
Lavender Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Submit a minimum of 3.0 mL whole blood.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen for 1 month.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens in yellow tubes (ACD solution A or B) or frozen specimens in glass collection tubes are not accepted.