Tube Type:
Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin)microtainer. Do not use tubes with gel separator.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL microtainer; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator
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. If collected at an off site location, specimen is stable only 1 hour. Call a STAT Courier.