Extra Blue Tube
Label Mnemonic: | BE |
Epic code: | LAB3098 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen(s):
Plasma More information
Collection Medium:
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Light Blue top tube 1.8 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 1.8 mL light blue top (mix well). Tube must be at least 90%
full.
Rejection Criteria:
Short drawn tube, clot, traumatic tap (excessive hemolysis).
Comments:
These specimens are intended for cases where add-on orders are
anticipated and/or for specified protocols.
Specimen viability for add-on will vary from assay to assay.
Specimen viability for add-on will vary from assay to assay.