Send 5.0 mL whole blood in original collection tube. Physician attestation required for patient consent if ordering facility is located in KY, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Sodium or lithium heparin, ACD A, ACD B
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable