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:

Note:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:

Note:

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