Tube Type:
Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin) microtainer
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL microtainer or syringe; (2) 180 uL capillary tubes
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.
