One 4.5 mL green top with gel (PST), (lithium heparin plasma).)Also acceptable: Gold top (SST); Red top, no gel.
Pediatric Collection
At least 0.5 mL whole blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel (lithium heparin plasma).
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL serum/plasma.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at 2-8 degrees C.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: 1 hour. After centrifugation: Ambient, 4 hours ; Refrigerated, 3 days ; Frozen, 6 months.
One 4.5 mL green top with gel (PST), (lithium heparin plasma).)Also acceptable: Gold top (SST); Red top, no gel.
Pediatric Collection
At least 0.5 mL whole blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel (lithium heparin plasma).
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL serum/plasma.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at 2-8 degrees C.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: 1 hour. After centrifugation: Ambient, 4 hours ; Refrigerated, 3 days ; Frozen, 6 months.
