Plasma or serum and urine are required for this test. Plasma or serum must be drawn within 24 hours of urine collection
Plasma or Serum Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma Transport Temperature: Refrigerate Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerate Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection. Any preservative is acceptable . Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated in a plastic urine container. Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing. 2. Label specimen appropriately (urine).
