Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood
Supplies for Submission
Pink Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Submit a minimum of 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if if stored at room temperature for 7 days or refrigerated for 7 days.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens submitted in serum separator tubes or specimens with hemolysis are not accepted.