This test is for transplant patients only

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x 2

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Lavender (EDTA), 4 mL tube X 2

If the EDTA whole blood sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 72 hours, a plasma sample must be submitted:

1. Spin within 72 hours of sample collection
2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as EDTA plasma

OFF HOURS:  Place EDTA tubes in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Memorial Blood Center Donor Testing Laboratory Request

Whole blood:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 72 hours

Ambient – 48 hours

EDTA plasma:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 12 days

Ambient – 72 hours

Frozen - 1 year

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3

• Whole blood samples not reaching the performing laboratory within 72 hours of collection
• Clotted specimens

RNA Polymerase Chain Reaction