Tube Type:
Green top(Lithium Heparin), Heparinized syringe, 2 capillary tubes or microtainer(lithium heparin)no gel
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL(minimum 250 uL) or 4.0 mL Green Top Tube
Methodology:
Direct Measurement using ion-selective electrode
Special Instructions:
Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
If drawn off-site from MV lab, Call a STAT courier for delivery to lab. Specimen is only stable for 1 hour.