Laboratory - :
Chemistry
Tube Type:
Grey top (Na-Fluoride/K-oxalate or Na-Fluoride/Na-heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL macrotainer
Minimum Volume:
1.5 mL macrotainer
Preferred Volume:
500 uL macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen not collected on ice
Storage:
Send to lab immediately on ice or separate plasma within 15 minutes of collection and send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 8 hours; Refrigerated:
Availability:
24 Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Roche-Enzymatic, colorimetric method
Special Instructions:
Centrifuge within 15 minutes of collecting specimen. Avoid the use of a tourniquet if possible.
Additional Info:
reference range: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L
Tube Type:
Grey top (Na-Fluoride/K-oxalate or Na-Fluoride/Na-heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen not collected on ice
Storage:
Send to lab immediately on ice or separate plasma within 15 minutes of collection and send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 8 hours; Refrigerated:
Availability:
24 Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Roche-Enzymatic, colorimetric method
Special Instructions:
Centrifuge within 15 minutes of collecting specimen. Avoid the use of a tourniquet if possible.
Additional Info:
reference range: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L
