Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

1. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
2. Transfer plasma to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as Na hep plasma
3. Freeze

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep), no gel

1. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
2. Transfer plasma to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as the appropriate plasma type
3. Freeze

Frozen (strict) - 14 days

Ambient - NO

Refrigerated - NO

• Gross hemolysis
• Specimens receive ambient
• Thawed specimens

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

See report