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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours). Infants-draw prior to next feeding. Water can be taken as needed.
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T192)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert 8 to 10 times to mix blood.
2. Transfer whole blood into amber vial or tube and freeze within 24 hours of collection.
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Other | Glass vial Clotted specimen |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Whole Blood EDTA | Frozen | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |