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: Immediately separate plasma from cells after draw. Send specimen in plastic vial. Protect specimen from light.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Immediately separate serum from cells after draw. Send specimen in plastic vial. Protect specimen from light.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).