Specimen Requirement

Container/Tube Type: 

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Collection Information: 

Protect sample from light.

Transport Information: 

3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum/plasma

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL blood/0.5 mL serum/plasma

Remarks: 

Protect the samples from excessive exposure to direct sunlight

Stability Comments: 

Stability limits apply as long as specimen is protected from light.

Stability

Frozen Stability: 

Acceptable