Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  10-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  If more than 4 tests are ordered draw 2, 10-mL red-top (gel) tubes.

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, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.