Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Blood

Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube-Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube of blood

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate blood.

2. Label specimen appropriately (blood).

Serum and Clot

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum and clot

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum and clot.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum and clot).

Note: Reject due to hemolysis; YES