Specimen Requirements

Blood and serum are required for this test.

Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of EDTA whole blood.
Note:  Include report of diagnosis and history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy.

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Separate serum from clot, and send 10 mL of serum only.
Note:  Include report of diagnosis and history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy.