Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube or a light green gel separator tube. Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.

Note:  

• Indicate plasma on request form.
• Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red top tube or a serum gel tube. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.

Note: 

• Indicate serum on request form.
• Label specimen appropriately (serum).