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Performing Laboratory
UVM-MC LAB
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Whole Blood, EDTA
(LAV)
Acceptable: Serum, SST
Collection Instructions: Collect Plasma on ice.
Volume
1.0 ml
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Specimen Type
Whole Blood , EDTA (LAV)
Additional Information
Patient should be fasting. Separate plasma from cells
immediately.
Spin serum within 30 minutes.
Minimum Volume
0.3 ml