Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 1.0 mL whole blood; additional sample quantity is required if other tests are ordered.
Supplies for Submission
Pink Top (1)
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if if stored at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for 7 days.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens submitted in serum separator tubes or specimens with hemolysis are not accepted.