Whole Blood
6.0 mL blood in pink-top (EDTA) tube(s). Frozen not acceptable. Blood specimen labels should contain the patient's first and last names, medical record number, date of birth, the date and time specimen drawn and identification (per policy) of the person drawing the blood.
Container:
Pink-Top (EDTA) Tube
Volume:
6.0 mL
7 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)
86900
72 Hours
N/A
Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, grossly hemolyzed specimens.