Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Lithium heparin, plain or gel separator

Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Fasting preferred.

2. Protect from light.

Additional Information: Hemolyzed samples are not acceptable.