Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma & RBCs)

Container/Tube: Pink Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 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. Specimen must be witnessed/collected by laboratory.

Additional Information:

See Blood Bank (Transfusion Services) in Special Instructions for complete information.