Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a Lavender (EDTA).

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and transfer 1.4 mL plasma to a plastic transport tube. Send refrigerated. 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL of plasma

Remarks: 

Remove plasma from cells within 24 hours and transfer to a polypropylene tube at 2-8°C for transport.