Synonyms
Plasma Hgb
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Hematology
Epic ID
LAB92
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.6 mL Blood collected in microtainer or 1-2.7 mL Blood collected in vacutainer
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Avoid hemolysis.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=12 Hours; Refrigerated=12 Hours; Frozen= Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Specimen is required to be double spun. Centrifuge specimen and pour off into (yellow-top) microtainer and centrifuge the second time. DO NOT RUN SECOND SPIN IN THE ORIGINAL TUBE. Give to hematology after specimen has be double spun.
Revised
04-13-20
Initials
SL