Special Requirements

Must also collect additional EDTA tube for the platelet, if CBC is not also ordered.
1.8 mL Blue tube available. Any blue-top tube must be completely filled.
1.8 mL blue top tube available. Blue-top tube must be filled to the draw line. If testing is not to be performed within 4 hours, separate the plasma from the cells, and centrifuge the plasma a second time. Decant plasma and freeze @ -20 degress C). Send frozen. Results may be affected by freezing.