Shipping Instructions

Specimens are required to be received in the laboratory weekdays and by 4 p.m. on Friday. Draw and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible. Ship specimen overnight in an Ambient Shipping Box-Critical Specimens Only (T668) following the instructions in the box.

It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Samples arriving on the weekend and observed holidays may be canceled.

Necessary Information

Ordering physician name and phone number are required.

Specimen Required

Both a whole blood sodium heparin specimen and a whole blood sodium heparin control specimen from an unrelated, healthy donor are required.

Supplies: Ambient Shipping Box-Critical Specimens Only (T668)

Patient:

Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Normal Control:

Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw a control specimen from a normal (healthy), unrelated person within an hour of the patient.

2. Label clearly on outermost label normal control.

3. Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.