Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Pink or Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Neonate specimen: EDTA microtainer or cord blood
Specimen Processing: Transport at room temperature same day.  If not transported to Lab same day, store refrigerated.  Do not separate plasma.
Required Patient Info: Label on tube must contain full patient name and date of birth and must match requisition. No unlabeled samples accepted.
Unacceptable Condition: Hemolyzed cells
Alternate Specimens: Plain red top tubes.