Specimen:

Plasma (EDTA and Lithium Heparin)

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

5 ml whole blood (Lithium Heparin - PST) and at least one half-full 
Lavender tube.

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

Specimens analyzed on day received

Reference Range:

Refer to individual components.

Comments:

Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the 
preanalytical variables which can effect results.  Contact the 
Technical Service Representative if you need assistance.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample
Processing:

Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.
Centrifuge within one hour of draw time.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

80050

See also:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma
Albumin, Plasma
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Plasma
Bilirubin, Total (Macro Or Micro), Plasma
CBC with Automated Differential, Whole Blood
Calcium (Total), Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Glucose, Plasma
Phosphatase, Alkaline, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Protein, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma