Heparinized syringe or Green top (lithium heparin) macrotainer NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL Heparinized syringe; 1.5 mL Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL syringe; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Preferred Volume:
1 mL syringe; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles.
Sample in microtainer gel separator tube will not be accepted.
Storage:
Room Temp
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
ion selective electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Air bubbles should be expelled from the syringe. Notify lab if patient's temperature is other than 37C to correct results (temperature dependent). Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature.
Heparinized syringe or Green top (lithium heparin) macrotainer NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL Heparinized syringe; 1.5 mL Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles.
Sample in microtainer gel separator tube will not be accepted.
Storage:
Room Temp
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
ion selective electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Air bubbles should be expelled from the syringe. Notify lab if patient's temperature is other than 37C to correct results (temperature dependent). Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature.