Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instruction: 

1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.

2. Eating affects results. Indicate patient’s fasting status on requisition.

3. Label specimen as plasma.

4. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instruction: 

1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.

2. Eating affects results. Indicate patient’s fasting status on requisition.

3. Label specimen as serum.

4. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.