Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 4.5 mL Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) Pre-Chilled

Preferred Volume to Collect: 4.5 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? No

Microtainer acceptable: No

Collection Instructions:

• Collect specimen in pre-chilled container.
• Samples must immediately be immersed and maintained in an ice water bath until analysis.
• Send to laboratory immediately

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

Processed Specimen: Plasma

Minimum Volume Processed Specimen: 1.0 mL Plasma

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

Processing Instructions:

• Plasma must be prepared for analysis using a refrigerated centrifuge (4º C).
• Samples must immediately be immersed and maintained in an ice water bath until analysis.
• Specimen must be analyzed within 4 hours

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate