Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)

Acceptable:  Serum(Gold/SST), Na Heparin Plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum:  0.25 ml

Collection Instructions: Morning (before 10 a.m.) and afternoon (after 5 p.m.) specimens are desirable.
Additional Information:

1. Include time of draw on request form.
2. If multiple specimens are drawn, send separate request form for each specimen.