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Methodology
Note: Schedule with the Blood Bank at 256-265-8054 (minimum 24-hour notice is required). Product ordered from blood supplier upon request.
Specimen Requirements
Fenwal armband is required.
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) and a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Do not transfer blood to other containers. Send 10 mL of EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINERS®. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum, red top AND Whole Blood, EDTA |
Refrigerated |
72 hours |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
36430
Secondary ID
HHA214
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory