Heparinized syringe or Green top (lithium heparin) macrotainer. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
4.0 ml or 600 uL (minimum 400 uL)
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL syringe; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Preferred Volume:
1 mL syringe; 3 mL macrotainer.
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator.
Storage:
Room Temperature
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Notify laboratory if patient's temperature is other than 37 C to correct results (temperature dependent). Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
30 minutes
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available under individual tests.
Heparinized syringe or Green top (lithium heparin) macrotainer. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
4.0 ml or 600 uL (minimum 400 uL)
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator.
Storage:
Room Temperature
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Notify laboratory if patient's temperature is other than 37 C to correct results (temperature dependent). Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
30 minutes
Additional Info:
Reference ranges available under individual tests.