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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTAcceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB16
Turn Around Time
8 hours routine; STAT – 1 hour.
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Lytes, Blood; Electrolytes, Serum;