Shipping Instructions

Ship specimen frozen on dry ice in amber vial to protect from light.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect prior to next feeding). Water can be taken as needed.

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Immediately place specimen on wet ice and process within 4 hours of collection.

2. Centrifuge at 4° C, aliquot plasma into amber vial to protect from light.

3. Freeze plasma immediately, ideally at or below -60° C, protected from light.