Specimen Requirements and Processing

Preferred: Draw 1 full 7 mL pink-top EDTA tube

Acceptable: Full purple microtainer for babies and small children

Note: Label specimen in indelible ink with patient’s full name, date of birth, hospital medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist. Specimen will be collected only if patient is wearing a hospital identification or FENWAL armband. Patient must have armband to infuse. Monitor vital signs.