Serum
Blood in plain red. Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green sodium or lithium heparin. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw- At steady state concentration.
Container:
Red/Lavender (EDTA)/Pink (K2EDTA)/Green (sodium/lithium heparin) Tube
Volume:
1.0 mL
6 Days
80201
72 Hours
N/A
Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, specimens collected in serum or plasma separator tubes, grossly hemolyzed specimens