Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB874
Lab Test Days
Daily, Day Shift Only
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Trough specimens should be collected 11-13 hours after dose. Whole blood collected in Sodium Heparin (dark green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
DO NOT SPIN. Testing is done on Daily on Day Shift Only. Any other time, place specimen in refrigerator.
CPT Codes
80158
Revised
05-11-14
Initials
SL