Specimen Requirements

Separated specimens may be stored for up to 3 days at 2 - 8°C

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
PlasmaDraw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note:  1. Suggest a 12-hour fast if part of lipid profile.

2. Indicate plasma on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:  1. Suggest a 12-hour fast if part of lipid profile.

2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

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