Specimen Requirement and Processing

Preferred: Draw 3 mL in pink EDTA pink-top tube (minimum 1mL) 

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 armband. Patient must have armband to infuse. Monitor vital signs. Special Instructions: Request form-SMS order, gold Transfusion Services envelope