Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum or EDTA plasma

Preferred: Lavender Top

Acceptable: Light-Green or Red Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert tube 8 times immediately after collection.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.