Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

Fasting: 8 hours, required; Infants younger than 2 years should fast a maximum of 6 hours

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Ice-cooled, lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Immediately after draw, place the whole blood on ice for at least 10 minutes.

2. Centrifuge at refrigerated temperature, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze specimen.