Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)-EDTA MICROTAINER is also acceptable, as necessary(0.5 ML minimum)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.

2. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Additional Information:

1. Include patient's age

2. If patient is an infant, additional testing for weak D (Du) will be performed if preliminary results indicate patient is Rh negative.