Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  

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

Note:  Label tube(s) 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.