Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) or TWO 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

• Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

• Processed Specimen: Whole Blood
• Centrifuge/Spin: No
• Aliquot: No
• Do not refrigerate or freeze specimen. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport. Transport to the Laboratory within 72 hours of collection.
• Transport: Ambient

In-Lab Processing

• Maintain specimen at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) until testing.