Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB46
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable. Do not cleanse the sample draw site with alcohol or other volatile disinfectants. Use only aqueous disinfectants.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Days; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: 1 Month
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma.
Included Tests
Avoid contamination and evaporation. Cap all sample cups. If a test needs to be repeated, use a freshly filled cup.
Revised
10-18-19
Initials
SL