Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of draw.

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red top or SST tube - Hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.