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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
Patient Preparation: Fasting (8 hours)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and freeze immediately.
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 90 days |