Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
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Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
Values are valid only on day of printing. |
It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of draw. Draw and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.
Date of draw is required.
For serial monitoring, we recommend that specimen draws be performed at the same time of day.
Container/Tube: 4 mL Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient | 72 hours | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |