Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
1.5 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Revised
02-07-95