Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood

Container/Tube:Lavender Top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

Alternate:

Container/Tube: Plasma collected with EDTA or ACD (Acid Citrate Dextrose) anticoagulant.

                             Whole blood capillary collection may also be used.

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)