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Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin) microtainer or macrotainer, or heparinized capillary tubes. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL microtainer or syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL whole blood green top (lithium heparin) tube
Minimum Volume:
250 uL microtainer or 0.5 mL syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Preferred Volume:
500 uL microtainer or 0.5 mL syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, Gel separator tube.
Storage:
Room Temp
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Direct Measurement using ion-selective electrode
Special Instructions:
Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature. For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital on the Mahoning Valley campus.
Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin) microtainer or macrotainer, or heparinized capillary tubes. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL microtainer or syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL whole blood green top (lithium heparin) tube
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, Gel separator tube.
Storage:
Room Temp
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Direct Measurement using ion-selective electrode
Special Instructions:
Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature. For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital on the Mahoning Valley campus.