Collection Instructions

Collection instructions vary based on the location. Please review the guidelines for either West Michigan or Southwest Michigan and select the appropriate one.

Specimen Collection: Blood

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

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

Capillary collect ok? No*

* Acceptable if unable to obtain a venipuncture.

Collection Instructions:

• Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
• CHW: BB 2 SIGNERS: 
  • Specimens for Blood Bank must have 2 signatures on the specimen written in ink that is resistant to smearing:
    • User ID's or initials of collectors/witnesses
    • Outpatient collection: The patient may serve as witness and initial the tube label.

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood EDTA

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerate

Specimen Collection: Blood

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

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

Capillary collect ok? No*

* Acceptable if unable to obtain a venipuncture.

Collection Instructions:

• Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
• CHS: Collect Blood Bank tube using Typenex Armband.  Refer to CHS Collecing Inpatient/Outpatient Blood Bank Specimen Procedure LTR41239

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood 

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerate