Tube Type:
Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin) microtainer. Do NOT use tubes with gel separator.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL microtainer or syringe; (2) 180 uL capillary tubes
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator.
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric/Calculations
Special Instructions:
If collecting blood in capillary tubes from a finger or heel, place a warm, moist towel on hand or foot for 10 minutes prior to lancet puncture. Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital on the Akron or Beeghly campus.
