Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma as EDTA or Heparinized

2. Label specimen appropriately (EDTA or Heparinized) plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

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