Collection Information

Collection Instruction

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.

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Pink-Top (EDTA) Tube

Volume:

6.0 mL

Specimen Stability

7 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

86900

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

N/A

Reject Criteria

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, grossly hemolyzed specimens.