Updated Test
Effective Date
08/29/2022
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
QSJC – 3382: Add labels for LAV EDTA, Stability changes
Specimen Information
Collect
| Previous: | Updated To: |
|---|---|
| Green sodium heparin AND Lavender EDTA |
Specimen Preparation
| Previous: | Updated To: |
|---|---|
| Send 4.0 mL whole blood in a screw capped plastic vial or in original collection tube, AND whole blood collected in Lavender EDTA tube. Both samples must be received for testing. |
Stability
| Previous: | Updated To: |
|---|---|
| Green sodium or lithium heparin | |
| Room temperature: 72 hours | |
| Refrigerated: 72 hours | |
| Frozen: Unacceptable | |
| Lavender EDTA | |
| Room temperature: 48 hours | |
| Refrigerated: 48 hours | |
| Frozen: Unacceptable |