Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 10 mL whole blood
Supplies for Submission
Lavender Top (1)
Specimen Collection
- Only available in Dallas-Fort Worth.
- Call the lab for a STAT pickup. Not available for Friday.
- Write "ATTN Send outs" on the requisition.
Collect samples on Monday to Thursday only (not on Friday), preferably between 12-2 PM CST.
Storage Requirements
Critical Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 2 days.
Causes for Rejections
Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not accepted.