Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: 
 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated, stable for 7 days at 2-8C.

Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated, stable for 7 days at 2-8C.

Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive at the laboratory within one hour of draw.