Centralized Core Laboratory - :
Hematology
Tube Type:
Blue top ( sodium citrate)tube
Collection Volume:
2.7 mL (minimum 1.8 mL) Must use appropriate sodium citrate tube based on volume of blood drawn (1.8 mL or 2.7 mL tube)
Cause for Rejection:
Samples hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; contaminated with heparin; improperly filled; received >4 hours after drawn.
Storage:
Ambient-Whole Blood
Availability:
Daily (0700-1500)
Methodology:
Photometric/Turbidometric
Special Instructions:
If collected at an offsite location, send whole blood by STAT courier to Akron Children's Laboratory. Must be received with 4 hours.
Test ID/Workstation :
GP1BM
Tube Type:
Blue top ( sodium citrate)tube
Collection Volume:
2.7 mL (minimum 1.8 mL) Must use appropriate sodium citrate tube based on volume of blood drawn (1.8 mL or 2.7 mL tube)
Cause for Rejection:
Samples hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; contaminated with heparin; improperly filled; received >4 hours after drawn.
Storage:
Ambient-Whole Blood
Availability:
Daily (0700-1500)
Methodology:
Photometric/Turbidometric
Special Instructions:
If collected at an offsite location, send whole blood by STAT courier to Akron Children's Laboratory. Must be received with 4 hours.
