Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB0984
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.2-0.5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Use only capillary whole blood. Use only EDTA or Heparin as anticoagulants in microcollection devices. Blood samples must be free of clots.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Do not use plasma or serum. Delivery to directly to Chemistry Monday-Friday. On weekends or after hours, place specimen in refrigerator for batch testing.
CPT Codes
83655
Revised
6/29/23
Initials
SA