1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin (preferred)
or
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
or
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
or
1.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
This alternative specimen is only an option at the PHH, PLH, PNH, PVH, and PWH
or
1.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial
7 days Refrigerated
72 hours unspun
Avoid Hemolysis
0.2 mL Plasma or Serum
0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Microtainer
Pediatric:
1 day to 1 year: 2.1 - 3.6 g/dL
1 year to 4 years: 2.9 - 4.2 g/dL
4 years to 7 years: 3.0 - 5.2 g/dL
7 years to 20 years: 3.2 - 5.6 g/dL
Adult:
>20 years: 3.4 - 5.0 g/dL
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