Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be delivered to laboratory immediately after draw.

Container/Tube:  Dry (lithium heparin) blood gas syringe
Specimen:  Full tube

Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label syringe 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.