Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour). Hemolyzed specimen may cause falsely elevated values.

Note:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour). Hemolyzed specimen may cause falsely elevated values.

Note:

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).