Shipping Instructions

Ship specimen in amber vial or tube to protect from light.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

1. Patient should fast overnight (12-14 hours); infants should have specimen collected just before next feeding. Water can be taken as needed.

2. For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take vitamin supplements.

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert 8 to 10 times to mix blood.

2. Transfer whole blood into amber vial or tube and freeze within 24 hours of collection.