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
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Refrigerated. Send whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on ice packs.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at room temperature
1 week refrigerated at 2-8C
Notes
Lavender top tube is the only acceptable sample type.