Collect
Whole blood in a Lavender top tube [EDTA].
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Do not centrifuge.
Preferred volume: 4 mL whole blood
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood in a lavender (EDTA) top tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Samples must be tested within 4 hours of collection. DO NOT freeze sample.
Stability
4 hours at RT (15-25°C)
Notes
| |
Male |
Female |
| Newborn-1 Year |
0-2000/cu mm |
0-2000/cu mm |
| 2-17 years |
0-700/cu mm |
0-700/cu mm |
| 18+ years |
0-400/cu mm |
0-400/cu mm |