Record patient's height & weight and total urine volume on the request form.
Mix the sample well
Aliquot 10mL into a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)
Plasma/serum:
Gold SST
Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Dk green/Lavender
Spin
Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as the appropriate plasma type, within two (2) hours of sample collection
Plasma/serum:
False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)
Refrigerated (preferred) - 6 days Ambient - 2 days Frozen - 6 months
Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen