Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a Lavender (EDTA).

Transport Information: 

4.5 mL in 5.0 mL, or 2.7 mL in 3.0 mL

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.4 mL in 5.0 mL, or 0.9 in 3.0 mL or, 0.4 mL in a microtainer

Remarks: 

Tube should be inverted several times immediately after collection, mixing blood and anticoagulant, to prevent clotting.