Specimen Requirements

Serum and urine are required for this test.

Serum
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions:  

Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.

2. 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.

Urine

Container/Tube: Urine container
Specimen: 5 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.
Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate urine on request form.

2. Label container 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 collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.