Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Trough - Draw 30 minutes before AM dose.

Peak - Draw 2-4 hours after an intravenous loading dose.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Trough - Draw 30 minutes before AM dose.

Peak - Draw 2-4 hours after an intravenous loading dose.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).