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SLVHCS COLLECTING AREA SPECIMEN PROCESSING TABLE
Follow Processing instructions specific to tube cap color when test is NOT listed under Special Tests
| ORDER OF DRAW |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
AFTER COURIER
M-THURS
TESTS/
LABEL PRINT NAME
BLUE
3.5 ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
ALWAYS COLLECT A NON-ADDITIVE WHITE TOP TUBE PRIOR TO ALL BLUE TOP TUBE COLLECTIONS
PT-INR
MIX WELL, TUBE REMAINS UNSPUN AT ROOM TEMP ; SHIP AT ROOM TEMP
PTT/APTT
MIX WELL; CENTRIFUGE 15 MIN; SEPARATE PLASMA INTO CLEAR PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE; REFRIGERATE THIS IS THE ONLY TEST USING THESE POUR OFF TUBES!!! IF ONLY ONE TUBE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PT & PTT , USE PTT PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
PT-INR
MIX WELL, TUBE REMAINS UNSPUN AT ROOM TEMP ;SHIP AT ROOM TEMP
PTT/APTT
MIX WELL; CENTRIFUGE 15 MIN; SEPARATE PLASMA INTO CLEAR PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE; FREEZE THIS IS THE ONLY TEST USING THESE POUR OFF TUBES!!! IF ONLY ONE TUBE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PT & PTT , USE PTT PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
PT-INR
PTT/APTT
Check Special Test List for all other blue top tube processing instructions
RED GEL
5 ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2 HRS OF COLLECTION AND
REFRIGERATE
SEND ALL TUBES UPRIGHT IN A RACK.
CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION AND
REFRIGERATE.
** EXCEPT PSA & VIT B12/FOLATE :
SEPARATE INTO WHITE TOP 6 ML
NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
& FREEZE
PSA
B12/FOL++
++ADDED 7/23/2012
RED PLAIN
5ML DRAW
RED/BLACK
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE & SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN 6ML WHITE TOP
NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
REFRIGERATE.
SEND ALL TUBES UPRIGHT IN A RACK
CENTRIFUGE & SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN 6ML WHITE TOP
NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
FREEZE
* *EXCEPT ANA:
SEPARATE INTO 2 WHITE TOP
6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBES PROVIDING TWO POUR OFFS AND FREEZE
GREEN GEL
5ML DRAW
GREEN/YELLOW
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE & REFRIGERATE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
SEND ALL SPUN TUBES UPRIGHT IN A RACK.
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE & REFRIGERATE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
SEND ALL SPUN TUBES UPRIGHT IN A RACK.
PLAIN GREEN
6ML DRAW
GREEN/BLACK
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE
PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE
TOP TUBE;
REFRIGERATE
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE
PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE
TOP TUBE;
YELLOW
ACD
10ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
YELLOW
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP.
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
STORE AT ROOM TEMP.
ONC CBC
5FU TOX
(5 FLUOROUR-ACIL TOXICITY)
SLVHCS COLLECTING AREA SPECIMEN PROCESSING TABLE
Follow Processing instructions specific to tube cap color when test is NOT listed under Special Tests
| ORDER OF DRAW |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
AFTER COURIER
M-THURS
TESTS/
LABEL PRINT NAME
WHITE GEL
5ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
WHITE/YELLOW
COLLECT PROPER NUMBER OF WHITE GEL TUBES AS INDICATED ON ACCESSION LABEL
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE & REFRIGERATE
SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROFILES****
COLLECT PROPER NUMBER OF WHITE GEL TUBES AS INDICATED ON ACCESSION LABEL
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE & REFRIGERATE
SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROFILES****
HIV-VL
HIV GEN
PTH-INT
HBV PCR
HCV NS5A
HCV NS 5B
HCV NS3/4A
LAVENDER
4ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CBCs : STORE AT ROOM TEMP
SED RATES & ABO/Rh: REFRIGERATE
Check Special Test List for all other LAVENDER top tube processing instructions
LAVENDER/WHITE TOP
2ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/WHITE
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
REFRIGERATE.
HGB-A1C
NAVY/DARK BLUE
6ML DRAW
TUBE CAP COLOR:
SOLID NAVY /DARK BLUE
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
SUBMIT ORIGINAL UNOPENED TUBE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
SUBMIT ORIGINAL UNOPENED TUBE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
ALUMINUM ARSNCBL
LEAD BLD
MERCRYb, SELENIM
Check Special Test List for COPPER, CHROMIUM, COBALT & ZINC processing instructions
| URINES |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
URINE TOXICOLOGY
INCLUDING:
ALL URINE DRUG SCREENS & ASSAYS
COTININE
BUPRENORPHINE CONFIRMATION
COLLECTION CONTAINER:
NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT A RANDOM URINE
SEND ORIGINAL COLLECTION CUP WITH SMALL SENDOUT LABEL.
POUR OFF A SAMPLE TO PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE LABELED WITH A LARGE TOXICOLOGY (TOX) LABEL OR SEND-OUT ACCESSION LABEL (SO)
EACH SPECIFIC ACCESSION AREA REQUIRES A SEPARATE TUBE!!
SEAL TOP OF CUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE
SEND ALL POUR OFF TUBES & ORIGINAL CUP TOGETHER IN BIOHAZARD BAG AT ROOM TEMP.
SEND ORIGINAL COLLECTION CUP WITH SMALL SENDOUT LABEL.
POUR OFF A SAMPLE TO PLAIN WHITE 6ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE LABELED WITH A LARGE TOX LABEL OR SEND-OUT ACCESSION LABEL (SO)
EACH SPECIFIC ACCESSION AREA REQUIRES A SEPARATE TUBE!!
SEAL TOP OF CUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE.
SEND ALL POUR OFF TUBES & ORIGINAL CUP TOGETHER IN BIOHAZARD BAG & REFRIGERATE
UR DRUG
COTININ
BUP CONF
URINE-ROUTINE
COLLECTION CONTAINER:
NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT A RANDOM URINE
MIX AND POUR OFF A SAMPLE INTO A
10 ML YELLOW TOP TUBE (PLAIN)
DO NOT USE SIPPER STRAW TO FILL TUBES****
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME :
2 ML
REFRIGERATE
MIX AND POUR OFF A SAMPLE INTO A 10 ML YELLOW TOP TUBE (PLAIN)
DO NOT USE SIPPER STRAW TO FILL TUBES****
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME :
2 ML
REFRIGERATE.
URINE
URINE CULTURES
STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT CLEAN CATCH URINE OR CATHETERIZED SPECIMEN IN STERILE CUP.
WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION:
TRANSFER A SAMPLE OF URINE INTO SPECIAL URINE CULTURE TRANSPORT PRESERATIVE TUBE USING STERILE SIPPER STRAW TO FILL TUBE
MAINTAIN @ ROOM TEMP
COLLECT CLEAN CATCH URINE OR CATHETERIZED SPECIMEN IN STERILE CUP.
WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION:
TRANSFER A SAMPLE OF URINE INTO SPECIAL URINE CULTURE TRANSPORT PRESERATIVE TUBE USING STERILE SIPPER STRAW TO FILL TUBE
MAINTAIN @ ROOM TEMP
URINCX
URINE EOSINOPHIL
MIX AND POUR URINE SAMPLE INTO A
10 ML PLAIN YELLOW TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
MIX AND POUR URINE SAMPLE INTO A
10 ML PLAIN YELLOW TOP TUBE
UR- EOS
URINE HISTOPLASMA ANTIGEN ASSAY
NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT 1 RANDOM URINE SAMPLE IN PROPERLY LABELED URINE CUP
SEND ORIGINAL COLLECTION CUP
ALSO
POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE TO PROPERLY LABELED PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
SEAL TOP OF ORIGINALCUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE.
SEND ALL POUR OFF TUBES & ORIGINAL CUP TOGETHER IN BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 RANDOM URINE SAMPLE IN PROPERLY LABELED URINE CUP
SEND ORIGINAL COLLECTION CUP.
ALSO
POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE TO PROPERLY LABELED PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
SEAL TOP OF ORIGINALCUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE.
SEND ALL POUR OFF TUBES & ORIGINAL CUP TOGETHER IN BIOHAZARD BAG
HISTOAG
| URINES |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
LABEL PRINT NAME
URINE PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS;
BENCE JONES PROTEIN
(RANDOM OR 24HR)
COLLECTION CONTAINERS:
NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP OR 24 HR AMBER URINE BOTTLE
RANDOM URINE: COLLECT FIRST MORNING URINE IN NON-STERILE SCREW TOP CUP; MINIMUM VOLUME 10 ML; SEND ENTIRE CUP
24HR URINE: COLLECT URINE FOLLOWING BASIC 24HR URINE COLLECTION PROCEDURE IN AMBER URINE BOTTLE. SEND ENTIRE SPECIMEN
REFRIGERATE
RANDOM URINE: COLLECT FIRST MORNING URINE IN NON-STERILE SCREW TOP CUP; MINIMUM VOLUME 10 ML; SEND ENTIRE CUP
24HR URINE: COLLECT URINE FOLLOWING BASIC 24HR URINE COLLECTION PROCEDURE IN AMBER URINE BOTTLE. SEND ENTIRE SPECIMEN
REFRIGERATE
PEPUR
BJ-PROT
M TYPE
NPEPUR
URINE
MICROALBUMIN OR
MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE
RATIO PANEL OR
ANY URINE CHEMISTRY including: Sodium, Potassium, Osmolality, Glucose, Amylase
COLLECTION CONTAINER:
YELLOW-TOP NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT A RANDOM URINE
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
STORE IN REFRIGERATOR
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
STORE IN REFRIGERATOR
MIC ALB
MICALBP
NA
K
CL
OSMOL-U
ALL
URINES WITH CH ACCESSION AREA
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS/
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE PCR URINE
CT/NG PCR URINE;
COLLECT A RANDOM URINE PER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
MALE or FEMALE URINE SAMPLES ACCEPTABLE THE PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE URINATED FOR AT LEAST 1 HR PRIOR TO SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Direct patient to collect a FIRST-CATCH urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the INITIAL urine stream) into a urine collection cup.
THIS IS NOT A CLEAN CATCH URINE!!
WITHIN 4 HRS OF COLLECTION, TRANSFER 7ML OF URINE INTO GeneXpert CT/NG URINE TRANSPORT REAGENT TUBE USING THE PIPETTE PROVIDED WITH THE KIT.
FILL LINE IS INDICATED ON LABEL
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
THE PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE URINATED FOR AT LEAST 1 HR PRIOR TO SPECIMEN COLLECTION Direct patient to collect a FIRST-CATCH urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the INITIAL urine stream) into a urine collection cup.
THIS IS NOT A CLEAN CATCH URINE!!
WITHIN 4 HRS OF COLLECTION, TRANSFER 7ML OF URINE INTO GeneXpert CT/NG URINE TRANSPORT REAGENT TUBE USING THE PIPETTE PROVIDED WITH THE KIT.
FILL LINE IS INDICATED ON LABEL
CT/GC PCR
BK QUANT URINE
STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT CLEAN CATCH URINE SPECIMEN
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT CLEAN CATCH URINE SPECIMEN
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
BK UR
LEGIONELLA URINARY ANTIGEN
YELLOW-TOP NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SPECIMEN
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SPECIMEN
MIX & POUR OFF A URINE SAMPLE
INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
PLAIN WHITE 6 ML NON-ADDITIVE TUBE
LEGURAG
| URINES |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
LABEL PRINT NAME
N-TELOPEPTIDE, URINE
YELLOW-TOP NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SPECIMEN
IN NON-STERILE SCREW TOP CUP; MINIMUM VOLUME 20 ML;
SEND ENTIRE CUP
SEAL TOP OF CUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SPECIMEN
IN NON-STERILE SCREW TOP CUP; MINIMUM VOLUME 20 ML;
SEND ENTIRE CUP
SEAL TOP OF CUP WITH PARAFILM TO AVOID LEAKAGE
NTEL-UR
TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, NAA
NON-STERILE PLASTIC SCREW-TOP CUP
COLLECT A RANDOM URINE PER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
MALE or FEMALE URINE SAMPLES ACCEPTABLE THE PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE URINATED FOR AT LEAST 1 HR PRIOR TO SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Direct patient to collect a FIRST-CATCH urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the INITIAL urine stream) into a urine collection cup.
THIS IS NOT A CLEAN CATCH URINE!!
WITHIN 4 HRS OF COLLECTION, TRANSFER 2ML OF URINE INTO APTIMA URINE TRANSPORT REAGENT TUBE USING THE PIPETTE PROVIDED WITH THE KIT.
FILL LINE IS INDICATED ON LABEL
THE PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE URINATED FOR AT LEAST 1 HR PRIOR TO SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Direct patient to collect a FIRST-CATCH urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the INITIAL urine stream) into a urine collection cup.
THIS IS NOT A CLEAN CATCH URINE!!
WITHIN 4 HRS OF COLLECTION, TRANSFER 2ML OF URINE INTO APTIMA URINE TRANSPORT REAGENT TUBE USING THE PIPETTE PROVIDED WITH THE KIT.
FILL LINE IS INDICATED ON LABEL
TRCHNAA
ALL 24 HOUR URINE SPECIMENS:
1. Only accept specimens collected in lab issued amber urine bottles
2. Sample must have start and stop time & date AND proper patient identification
3. Accession sample using STOP date and time as collection date and time
4. Store samples in refrigerator prior to shipping and ship in cooler with refrigerated samples
FOR LOW VOLUME RANDOM
URINE SAMPLES WITH MULTIPLE TEST ORDERS, pour urine into large (10 ml) yellow top tube and label with ALL APPROPRIATE ACCESSION LABELS. Send empty cup to indicate all sample was poured off.
LAB WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SHARE SAMPLE AMONG TESTS.
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
LABEL PRINT NAME
ABO/RH
TRANSPLANT ABO/RH
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
SEND WHOLE BLOOD
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
ABO/RH
ACTH
(Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE;
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE **
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE;
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE * **
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
ACTH *
AFB CULTURES
PLAIN GREEN (SODIUM HEPARIN) 10ML
CONTACT MAIN LAB FOR TUBES
TUBE CAP COLOR:
SOLID GREEN
(RUBBER CAP)
COLLECT 2 PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBES WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE!!
SEND AS WHOLE BLOOD
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 2 PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBES WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE!!
SEND AS WHOLE BLOOD
REFRIGERATE
AFB-BCX
AFB C&S
ALDOLASE
RED-GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 RED-GEL TUBE
CENTRIFUGE *AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS TO PREVENT INCREASED ALDOLASE LEVELS
COLLECT 1 RED-GEL TUBE
CENTRIFUGE *AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS TO PREVENT INCREASED ALDOLASE LEVELS
REFRIGERATE
ALDOLAS*
ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE
(ADH)
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLORS:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM LAVENDER TOP TUBE INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**;
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE;
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM LAVENDER TOP TUBE INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**;
ADH*
ANTITHROMBIN III:CHR
BLUE
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
ATIII:C*
ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE
ANTI-BETA-2 GLYCOPROTEIN I PANEL
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE****
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
APC RES *
B2GP AB*
SPECIAL TESTS
BEFORE COURIER M-F
AFTER COURIER
LABEL PRINT NAME
BCR-ABL 1 CML/ALL QNT
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
NO FRIDAY COLLECTIONS
NO COLLECTIONS AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS
NO COLLECTIONS ON FRIDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY
BCR-QNT
B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE ;
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM LAVENDER TOP TUBES INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**;
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM LAVENDER TOP TUBES INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**;
BNP*
IONIZED CALCIUM
(CA++)
RED GEL
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE, SEND UNOPENED TUBE
PLACE TAPE OVER TOP OF TUBE CLEARLY LABELED “DO NOT OPEN”
MUST HAVE SEPARATE TUBE FOR THIS TEST; CANNOT SHARE TUBE FOR OTHER ASSAYS
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE, SEND UNOPENED TUBE
PLACE TAPE OVER TOP OF TUBE CLEARLY LABELED “DO NOT OPEN”
MUST HAVE SEPARATE TUBE FOR THIS TEST; CANNOT SHARE TUBE FOR OTHER ASSAYS
REFRIGERATE
CA++
CALCITONIN
RED PLAIN
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
CALCITO*
CAROTENE
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
PATIENT MUST BE FASTING;
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE ;
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATELY ** SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED
AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE
** FREEZE **
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP TUBE COMPLETELY IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
PATIENT MUST BE FASTING;
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE ;
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATELY ** SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED
AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE
** FREEZE** *
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
CAROTEN *
CATECHOLAMINE, PLASMA
GREEN PLAIN
TUBE TOP COLOR:
GREEN/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN GREEN
MIX WELL & CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
SEPARATE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE;
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 PLAIN GREEN
MIX WELL & CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
SEPARATE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE;
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
CAT/ PLS *
CD4 PANEL/
T-CELL SUBSET
LAVENDER
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 - LAVENDER TOP TUBE
NO COLLECTIONS ON FRIDAYS
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
IN ORIGINAL TUBE
NO COLLECTIONS ACCEPTED
AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS,
NO COLLECTIONS ON THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY
NO COLLECTIONS ON FRIDAYS
CD4PANL
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
COMPLEMENT, TOTAL (CH50)
RED PLAIN
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
CH 50*
CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS
PLAIN GREEN (SODIUM HEPARIN) 10ML
CONTACT MAIN LAB FOR TUBES
TUBE CAP COLOR:
SOLID GREEN
RUBBER CAP
COLLECT 1 PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBE (PROVIDED BY LAB)
WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. SEND AS WHOLE BLOOD
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
COLLECT 1 PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBE (PROVIDED BY LAB)
WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. SEND AS WHOLE BLOOD
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
CHROM A
CHOLINESTERASE RBC
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
SEND WHOLE BLOOD
CHOLINE
CMV Quant DNA PCR (PLASMA)
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE:
CENTRIFUGE
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
FREEZE*
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE:
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
FREEZE*
CMV PCR(LC) *
CHROMIUM, COBALT, COPPER
NAVY/DARK BLUE
CONTACT MAIN LAB FOR TUBES
SOLID NAVY /DARK BLUE
COLLECT 1 DARK BLUE TOP TUBE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED;
** CENTRIFUGE TUBE ASAP; IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO A CERTIFIED METAL-FREE PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE (ONE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED)
**STORE @ ROOM TEMP **
COLLECT 1 DARK BLUE TOP TUBE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED;
** CENTRIFUGE TUBE ASAP; IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO A CERTIFIED METAL-FREE PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE (ONE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED)
**STORE @ ROOM TEMP **
CRMIUM*
COBALT*
CU *
CYCLOSPORINE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
SEND WHOLE BLOOD
CYCLOSP
CYTOCHROME P450 2C9,
CYTOCHROME P450 2C19,
CYTOCHROME P450 2D6
LAVENDER
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
CYP2C9
CYP2C19
CYP2D6
| SPECIAL TESTS |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
D-DIMER
BLUE
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
** CENTRIFUGE ASAP FOR 15 MIN.; SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE;
** CENTRIFUGE ASAP FOR 15 MIN.; SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
** DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
** FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
D-DIMER*
ETHANOL (ETOH)
PLAIN RED
RED/BLACK
DO NOT PREPARE COLLECTION SITE WITH ALCOHOL PRIOR TO BLOOD COLLECTION
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
NO NEED TO CENTRIFUGE;
PLACE TAPE OVER TOP OF TUBE CLEARLY LABELED “DO NOT OPEN”
SEND UNOPENED LABELED TUBE IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
MUST HAVE SEPARATE TUBE; CANNOT SHARE TUBE WITH OTHER TESTS
REFRIGERATE
DO NOT PREPARE COLLECTION SITE WITH ALCOHOL PRIOR TO BLOOD COLLECTION
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
NO NEED TO CENTRIFUGE;
PLACE TAPE OVER TOP OF TUBE CLEARLY LABELED “DO NOT OPEN “
SEND UNOPENED LABELED TUBE IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
MUST HAVE SEPARATE TUBE; CANNOT SHARE TUBE WITH OTHER TESTS
REFRIGERATE
ETOH
FK-506
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE!!
SEND (WHOLE BLOOD) SAMPLE
IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE!!
SEND (WHOLE BLOOD) SAMPLE
IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
FK-506
FACTOR V LEIDEN-DNA
FACTOR II MUTATION
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE!!
SEND AS WHOLE BLOOD
STORE REFRIGERATED
NO FRIDAY COLLECTIONS
NO COLLECTIONS AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS
NO COLLECTIONS ON FRIDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY
F5-LEID
FII MUT
FACTOR INHIBITORS (V, VIII) , FIBRINOGEN, FACTOR II, IX, X, XI ASSAY
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT PROPER # BLUE TOP TUBES INDICATED ON LABEL
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA FROM TUBES INTO
1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE *****FREEZE ASAP******
COLLECT PROPER # BLUE TOP TUBES INDICATED ON LABEL
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA FROM TUBES INTO 1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE ******FREEZE ASAP*****
FV INHB*
F8 INHIB*
FIBRNGN*
F:II*
F:X*
F: IX*
F: XI*
FACTOR Xa-LMH
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 3 – 4 HOURS POST LOVENOX DOSAGE
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA FROM TUBES INTO
1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE *****FREEZE ASAP******
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA FROM TUBES INTO
1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE *****FREEZE ASAP******
Xa-LMH*
FENTANYL
RED PLAIN
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
FENTNYL
| SPECIAL TESTS |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
FIBROSURE
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 2 RED GEL TUBES
AFTER SAMPLE CLOTS, CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COLLECTION*
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 2 RED GEL TUBES
AFTER SAMPLE CLOTS, CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COLLECTION*
REFRIGERATE
FIBRSUR*
FRUCTOSAMINE
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE; ALLOW SAMPLE TO CLOT;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE
SERUM INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE
TOP TUBE WITHIN 45 MINUTES * **
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE; ALLOW SAMPLE TO CLOT;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE
SERUM INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE WITHIN 45 MINUTES * **
REFRIGERATE
FRCTSAM *
FISH for CLL;
FISH for BCR/ABL, QUANT FISH for multiple myeloma FISH for CML, QUAL
PLAIN GREEN (SODIUM HEPARIN) 10ML
CONTACT MAIN LAB FOR TUBES
TUBE CAP COLOR:
SOLID GREEN(RUBBER CAP)
COLLECT 1 or 2 (PER LABEL INSTRUCTIONS) PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBEs
WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
COLLECT 1 or 2 (PER LABEL INSTRUCTIONS) PLAIN GREEN SODIUM HEPARIN TUBEs
WITHOUT GEL SEPARATOR.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
FISHCLL
FISHQNT
FISH-MM
FISHCML
GASTRIN
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 RED/GEL TUBE
12-14 HR FASTING REQUIRED
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; * **
SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
* **FREEZE IMMEDIATELY** **
COLLECT 1 RED/GEL TUBE
12-14 HR FASTING REQUIRED
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; * **
SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
* **FREEZE IMMEDIATELY* **
GASTRIN *
G-6-PD QUANTITATIVE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
G-6-PD
HEMOGLOBIN
ELECTROPHORESIS
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
HGBELEC
HCV GENOTYPE
HCV VIRAL LOAD
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 2 RED-GEL TUBES,
CENTRIFUGE & REFRIGERATE
IF TIME PERMITS, SEPARATE SERUM INTO
NO LESS THAN 3 (2ML) MICRO SCREW TOP TUBES.
FREEZE
COLLECT 2 RED-GEL TUBES,
CENTRIFUGE. & SEPARATE SERUM INTO
NO LESS THAN 3 (2ML) MICRO SCREW TOP TUBES.
FREEZE.
HCV GEN
HCVLOAD
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
HEPARIN ANTIBODY
BLUE
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE PLASMA INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
HEPR AB*
HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS PANEL
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;
SEND ENTIRE WHOLE BLOOD
SAMPLE
REFRIGERATE
HHPANEL
HLA B27
HLA 5701
HLA PHENOTYPING PANEL
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE (HLA PANEL REQUIRES 2 TUBES)
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE!!
STORE AS WHOLE BLOOD
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE (HLA PANEL REQUIRES 2 TUBES)
INVERT 8-10 TIMES TO ASSURE PROPER MIXING; DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE!!
STORE AS WHOLE BLOOD
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
HLA B27
HLA5701
HLA PAN
HOMOCYSTINE
GREEN GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR:
GREEN/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 GREEN GEL TUBE;
**CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 GREEN GEL TUBE;
**CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY**
REFRIGERATE
HOMOCYS *
HYDROCODONE COMPLIANCE
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
HYDRCDN
IL28B POLYMORPHISM GENOTYPE
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
STORE AS WHOLE BLOOD
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
STORE AS WHOLE BLOOD
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
IL28B
IMMUNOPHENOTYPING PANEL
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECTIONS ONLY ACCEPTED MON – THURS BEFORE COURIER
MUST RECEIVE SAME DAY FOR SHIPPING NO COLLECTIONS ON FRIDAYS
COLLECT TWO LAVENDER TOP TUBES
NO COLLECTIONS AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS
IMMPHEN
INSULIN
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE
FASTING REQUIRED
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE
FASTING REQUIRED
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; REFRIGERATE
INSULIN
JAK2
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE OR SEPARATE
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
NO FRIDAY COLLECTIONS
NO COLLECTIONS AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS
JAK2
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
LAMOTRIGINE
LAMICTAL
LEVETIRACETAM
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
LAMICTL
LEVETIR
LUPUS VIPER VENOM
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 2 BLUE TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE** PLASMA FROM BOTH TUBES INTO
1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP**
COLLECT 2 BLUE TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE **PLASMA FROM BOTH TUBES INTO
1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE
**FREEZE ASAP**
VIPER V*
METANEPHRINES, Fractionated, Plasma Free
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE;
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE **
SEPARATE PLASMA* INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE;
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE **
SEPARATE PLASMA* INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
REFRIGERATE
METPLSF *
6-MP METABOLITES
LAVENDER
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
SEND ORIGINAL TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
SEND ORIGINAL TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
6-MP
HEM/ONC-CBC
BLUE/YELLOW ACD/ LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
YELLOW
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE/ 1 YELLOW ACD TUBE/1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
SUBMIT ALL 3 LABELED TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT 1 BLUE TOP TUBE/ 1 YELLOW ACD TUBE/1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
SUBMIT ALL 3 LABELED TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
ONC CBC
OXYCODONE COMPLIANCE
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
OxyComp
PHENYTOIN, FREE
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
PTN, FRE
PROTEIN C&S ACTIVITY
PT MIXING STUDY
PTT MIXING STUDY
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 1 or 2 BLUE TOP TUBES PER LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE
PLASMA INTO 1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP (within 2 hours)* **
COLLECT 1 or 2 BLUE TOP TUBES PER
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE
PLASMA INTO 1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE. **DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP (within 2 hours) **
PROT C&S*
MIX-PT*
MIX-PTT*
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
PARATHYROID HORMONE RELATED PEPTIDE (PTH-rP)
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE; MIX WELL
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE **
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
COLLECT 1 CHILLED LAVENDER TOP TUBE; MIX WELL
IMMEDIATELY CENTRIFUGE **
SEPARATE PLASMA INTO 6ML PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE &
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY***
PTH-rP*
RBC FOLATE
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 FULL LAVENDER TOP TUBES
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
REFRIGERATE BOTH TUBES
COLLECT 2 FULL LAVENDER TOP TUBES
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
REFRIGERATE BOTH TUBES
RBC FOL
RENIN
LAVENDER
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER
SEPARATE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
**FREEZE **
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER
CENTRIFUGE
SEPARATE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE
**FREEZE **
RENIN *
RETICULOCYTE COUNT
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
COLLECT LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
RETICS
SEROTONIN
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS (within 30 minutes); SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**FREEZE ***
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS(within 30 minutes); SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**FREEZE ***
SEROTON*
SIROLIMUS
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT LAVENDER TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
SIROLMS
TPMT ENZYME ACTIVITY
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
SEND ORIGINAL TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES;
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
DO NOT SEPARATE
SEND ORIGINAL TUBES IN SEPARATE BIOHAZARD BAG
REFRIGERATE
TPMT
TROFILE (CO-RECEPTOR TROPISM ASSAY)
WHITE GEL
TUBE TOP COLOR:
WHITE/YELLOW
COLLECT 2 WHITE GEL EDTA TUBES; INVERT 8-10 TIMES;
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
And FREEZE
DO NOT ALLOW SPECIMEN TO REMAIN IN CENTRIFUGE AFTER CENTRIFUGATION
IMPORTANT:
SPECIMEN MUST BE SHIPPED IN THE FROZEN STATE AND MUST NOT THAW DURING SHIPPING!!! **
COLLECT 2 WHITE GEL EDTA TUBES; INVERT 8-10 TIMES;
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
And FREEZE
DO NOT ALLOW SPECIMEN TO REMAIN IN CENTRIFUGE AFTER CENTRIFUGATION
IMPORTANT:
SPECIMEN MUST BE SHIPPED IN THE FROZEN STATE AND MUST NOT THAW DURING SHIPPING!!! **
TROFILE*
SPECIAL TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
TRYPSIN
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR
RED/YELLOW
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE;
CENTRIFUGE AS SOON AS SPECIMEN CLOTS; SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**FREEZE IMMEDIATELY**
TRYPSN*
T-SPOT
PLAIN GREEEN 9ML lithium heparin
TUBE CAP COLOR
GREEN/BLACK
COLLECT 9ML PLAIN GREEN TOP TUBE
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE;; TUBE MUST ARRIVE AT MAIN LAB SAME DAY OF COLLECTION!
NO COLLECTIONS AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES M-THURS
T-SPOT
LUPUS VIPER VENOM
BLUE
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
COLLECT 2 BLUE TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE* PLASMA FROM BOTH TUBES INTO 1 PLAIN
WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP **
COLLECT 2 BLUE TOP TUBES
CENTRIFUGE IMMEDIATELY
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE* PLASMA FROM BOTH TUBES INTO 1 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP **
VIPER V*
VITAMIN A
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
PATIENT MUST FAST A MINIMUN OF 8 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT WHILE CLOTTING;
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATEY SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT WHILE CLOTTING;
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATEY SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
VIT A*
VITAMIN B-1, BLOOD
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
PROTECT FROM LIGHT**
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE!
TRANSFER WHOLE BLOOD TO AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE ;
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
FREEZE
COLLECT 1 LAVENDER TOP TUBE
PROTECT FROM LIGHT**
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE!
TRANSFER WHOLE BLOOD TO AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
FREEZE
VITB1 BLD*
VITAMIN B6
LAVENDER
TUBE CAP COLOR:
LAVENDER/BLACK
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
PROTECT FROM LIGHT**
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO LABELED
AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
COLLECT 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES
PROTECT FROM LIGHT**
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO LABELED
AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
VIT B6 *
| SPECIAL TESTS |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL PRINT NAME
VITAMIN B12/FOLATE PANEL
RED GEL
TUBE CAP COLOR
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE; MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2 HRS OF COLLECTION AND
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT 1 RED GEL TUBE; MIX WELL AFTER COLLECTION
CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2 HRS OF COLLECTION AND SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE.
FREEZE
B12/FOLATE
VITAMIN E
PLAIN RED
TUBE CAP COLOR:
RED/BLACK
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT WHILE CLOTTING;
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATEY SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
COLLECT 1 PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT WHILE CLOTTING;
CENTRIFUGE & IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE SERUM INTO LABELED AMBER TRANSPORT TUBE &
**FREEZE ***
IF AMBER TUBE IS UNAVAILABLE, WRAP IN FOIL OR OTHER LIGHT BLOCKING MATERIAL
VIT E*
VON WILLEBRAND PROFILE
BLUE
COLLECT 3 BLUE TOP TUBES
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE* PLASMA FROM ALL TUBES INTO
2 PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBES.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP **
COLLECT 3 BLUE TOP TUBES
FOR 15 MIN. AND SEPARATE* PLASMA FROM ALL TUBES INTO
2PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBES.
**DO NOT USE PLASTIC SNAP TOP TUBE**
**FREEZE ASAP**
VON WIL*
ZINC
NAVY/DARK BLUE
CONTACT MAIN LAB FOR TUBES
TUBE CAP COLOR:
SOLID NAVY /DARK BLUE
COLLECT 1 DARK BLUE TOP TUBE;
** CENTRIFUGE TUBE ASAP; IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO A CERTIFIED METAL-FREE PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE (ONE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED)
**STORE @ ROOM TEMP **
COLLECT 1 DARK BLUE TOP TUBE;
** CENTRIFUGE TUBE ASAP; IMMEDIATELY SEPARATE PLASMA INTO A CERTIFIED METAL-FREE PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE (ONE FOR EACH TEST ORDERED)
**STORE @ ROOM TEMP **
ZINC *
* DENOTES TESTS REQUIRING SPECIAL IMMEDIATE PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
| STOOL TESTING |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
LABEL PRINT NAME
C. DIFFICILE (C.DIFF)
STOOL
COLLECTION CONTAINER
PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
REFRIGERATE up to 5 days
CD
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM & ISOSPORA SMEAR
CYCLOSPORA SMEAR
COLLECTION CONTAINER:
PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO O & P TRANSPORT VIAL WITH FORMALIN (PINK TOP ONLY) FILL TO LINE INDICATED ON VIAL; LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO O & P TRANSPORT VIAL WITH FORMALIN (PINK TOP ONLY) FILL TO LINE INDICATED ON VIAL; LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
CRPTO/ISO SM
CYCLOSPORA
FECAL FAT
PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
SAMPLE STABILE UP TO 14 DAYS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATE UPON RECEIPT
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
SAMPLE STABILE UP TO 14 DAYS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATE UPON RECEIPT
FF
FECAL LEUKOCYTES
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO PROPERLY LABELED O & P TRANSPORT CONTAINER
PVA GREY TOP ONLY (FILL TO LINE ON CONTAINER,)
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO PROPERLY LABELED O & P TRANSPORT CONTAINER
PVA GREY TOP ONLY (FILL TO LINE ON CONTAINER,)
FL
GIARDIA LAMBLIA AG, EIA
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
TRANSFER TO O & P TRANSPORT VIAL WITH FORMALIN (PINK TOP ONLY) FILL TO LINE INDICATED ON VIAL; LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
TRANSFER TO O & P TRANSPORT VIAL WITH FORMALIN (PINK TOP ONLY) FILL TO LINE INDICATED ON VIAL; LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL
GLAM AG
| STOOL TESTING |
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
LABEL PRINT NAME
H.PYLORI STOOL ANTIGEN
ONLY SEMI-FORMED OR FORMED STOOLS ACCEPTED!
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
FREEZE SPECIMEN IN ORIGINAL AIRTIGHT CONTAINER UPON RECEIPT
IF ADDITIONAL TESTS ARE ORDERED, SHARE SAMPLE FOR OTHER TESTS PRIOR TO FREEZING OR SEND REFRIGERATED
(SPEECIMEN MUST BE FROZEN WITHIN 72 HOURS OF COLLECTION; SAMPLE IS GOOD FOR 3 MONTHS WHEN FROZEN)
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
FREEZE SPECIMEN IN ORIGINAL AIRTIGHT CONTAINER UPON RECEIPT
IF ADDITIONAL TESTS ARE ORDERED, SHARE SAMPLE FOR OTHER TESTS PRIOR TO FREEZING OR SEND REFRIGERATED
(SPEECIMEN MUST BE FROZEN WITHIN 72 HOURS OF COLLECTION; SAMPLE IS GOOD FOR 3 MONTHS WHEN FROZEN)
HPYL AG
OVA & PARASITES
STOOL
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO O & P (PINK & GREY TOP) TRANSPORT CONTAINERS (FILL TO LINE); LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL, DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION;
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO O & P (PINK & GREY TOP) TRANSPORT CONTAINERS (FILL TO LINE); LABEL WITH ACCESSION LABEL, DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION;
STORE AT ROOM TEMP
OCP
PANCREATIC ELASTASE, FECAL
DO NOT SUBMIT WATERY STOOLS
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
STORE REFRIGERATED
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COLLECTION CONTAINER
STORE REFRIGERATED
PANCRTC ELASTAS
STOOL CULTURE
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO PROPERLY LABELED ORANGE TOP C & S TRANSPORT CONTAINER (FILL TO LINE ON CONTAINER,)
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
COLLECT STOOL SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC SCREW TOP CUP;
ACCESSION SAMPLE USING ACTUAL DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
TRANSFER TO PROPERLY LABELED ORANGE TOP C & S TRANSPORT CONTAINER (FILL TO LINE ON CONTAINER,)
SCX
*****For all stool tests, samples must be received within 24 hours of collection. Enter actual collection date & time when accessioning order. *****
MICROBIOLOGY
TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL
PRINT NAME
URINE CULTURE
SEE PAGE 3 FOR ALL URINE TEST INSTRUCTIONS
URINCX
SPUTUM
UPPER RESPIRATORY OR FUNGAL CULTURES
COLLECTION CONTAINER:
STERILE CUP
MUST BE COLLECTED IN STERILE CUP WITH DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION;
REFRIGERATE ALL SPUTUM SAMPLES
OTHER FUNGAL CULTURES: STORE AT ROOM TEMP
MUST BE COLLECTED IN STERILE CUP WITH DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION;
REFRIGERATE ALL SPUTUM SAMPLES
OTHER FUNGAL CULTURES: STORE AT ROOM TEMP
FUNCX
KOH
SPUTUM: AFB
STERILE CUP
MUST BE COLLECTED IN STERILE CUP WITH DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
REFRIGERATE
MUST BE COLLECTED IN STERILE CUP WITH DATE & TIME OF COLLECTION
REFRIGERATE
AFB-CX
AFB C&S
AFB ST
CT/NG PCR
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS/
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE PCR
Xpert CT/NG VAGINAL/ENDOCERVICAL COLLECTION KIT
FEMAL SAMPLES ONLY
COLLECT SPECIMEN USING XPERT VAGINAL/ENDOCERVICAL COLLECTIONKIT
ONLY COLLECTION SWAB ACCEPTABLE FOR TESTING
STORE AT ROOM TEMP UP TO 72 HRS
FEMALE SAMPLES ONLY
COLLECT SPECIMEN USING XPERT VAGINAL/ENDOCERVICAL COLLECTIONKIT ;
ONLY COLLECTION SWAB ACCEPTABLE FOR TESTING
STORE AT ROOM TEMP UP TO 72 HRS
CT/NG PCR
AEROBIC , ANAEROBIC or
FUNGAL CULTURES
COLLECTION MEDIA:
BD ESwab COLLECT USING THE BD ESwab COLLECTION KIT PROVIDED BY LOGISTICS
STORE @ ROOM TEMP
COLLECT USING THE BD ESwab COLLECTION KIT PROVIDED BY LOGISTICS
STORE @ ROOM TEMP
CX
RESPCX
CS GS
ANCX
FCXKOH
CRYSTAL EXAM
RED/BLACK OR
COLLECT SYNOVIAL FLUID IN LAVENDER TOPTUBE(PREFERRED)
(PLAIN RED TOP TUBE MAY ALSO BE ACCEPTED)
REFRIGERATE
COLLECT SYNOVIAL FLUID IN LAVENDER TOPTUBE(PREFERRED)
(PLAIN RED TOP TUBE MAY ALSO BE ACCEPTED)
CRYSTAL
NASAL EOSINOPHILS
CONTACT BATON ROUGE HEMATOLOGY LAB FOR INSTRUCTIONS
504-571-8173 504-571-8182
CONTACT BATON ROUGE HEMATOLOGY LAB FOR INSTRUCTIONS
504-571-8173 504-571-8182
EOSMEAR
ENVIRONMENTAL WATER CULTURE
STERILE CUP
COLLECT WATER SAMPLE IN STERILE COLLECTION CUP ; PLACE SAMPLE IN BIOHAZARD BAG FOR TRANSPORT
SEND AT ROOM TEMP
COLLECT WATER SAMPLE IN STERILE COLLECTION CUP ; PLACE SAMPLE IN BIOHAZARD BAG FOR TRANSPORT
SEND AT ROOM TEMP
NOT ACCESSIONED PRIOR TO SHIPPING;
LOGGED ON DENTAL TRACKER LOG
INFLUENZA A & B, PANEL
Collection Container:
STARSWAB MULTITRANS COLLECTION & TRANSPORT SYSTEM
For nasal swab collections
Available ONLY During FLU Season OCT-MAY USING STARSWAB MULTITRANS SWAB & TRANSPORT SYSTEM , PROVIDER WILL COLLECT NASOPHAARYNGEAL SAMPLE AND SUBMIT TO LAB
ACCESSION & LABEL PROPERLY
STORE AT ROOM TEMP FOR UP TO 72hrs USING STARSWAB MULTITRANS SWAB & TRANSPORT SYSTEM , PROVIDER WILL COLLECT NASOPHAARYNGEAL SAMPLE AND SUBMIT TO LAB
ACCESSION & LABEL PROPERLY
STORE AT ROOM TEMP FOR UP TO 72hrs
FLU A&B
MICROBIOLOGY
TESTS
| BEFORE COURIER M-F |
| AFTER COURIER |
M-THURS
LABEL
PRINT NAME
VIRAL CULTURES
(Viral or Mycoplasma cultures)
CHLAMYDIA CONJUNCTIVAL CULTURES
Collection Container:
UTM-RT Transport media with LAVENDER Cap For swab collections;
Sterile cup or vial for fluids;
Sterile cup for skin scrapings or tissues;
2 Plain Green top tubes for blood.
SUBMIT ONE SPECIMEN PER TEST REQUESTED. COLLECT USING UTM-RT VIRAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT.
Specify the EXACT specimen source along with date and time of collection.
If specimen cannot be collected on a swab refer to the following:
For fluids, submit in sterile screw cap container or vial.
For skin scrapings or tissue, submit in a dry sterile cup.
Refrigerate all above specimens Immediately
For viral blood cultures, collect two plain green top (heparin) tubes. SEND WHOLE BLOOD and store at ROOM TEMPERATURE
SUBMIT ONE SPECIMEN PER TEST REQUESTED. COLLECT USING UTM-RT VIRAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT.
Specify the EXACT specimen source along with date and time of collection.
If specimen cannot be collected on a swab refer to the following:
For fluids, submit in sterile screw cap container or vial.
For skin scrapings or tissue, submit in a dry sterile cup.
Refrigerate all above specimens Immediately
For viral blood cultures, collect two plain green top (heparin) tubes. SEND WHOLE BLOOD and store at ROOM TEMPERATURE
VIRALCX
CT CX
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
TEST
CONTACT MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO COLLECTION
504-571-8187 504-571-8178 Collection Container:
Specimen Collection Kit for Viruses provide by P&LMS
Using dry sterile Dacron swab provided in kit, COLLECT SPECIMEN BY VIGOROUSLY SWABBING POSTERIOR NASOPHARYNGEAL AREA
(THROAT SWABS AND ANTERIOR NARES SWABS WILL BE REJECTED)
INSERT SWAB INTO STERILE TRANSPORT MEDIA VIAL PROVIDED WITH KIT
REFRIGERATE
Using dry sterile Dacron swab provided in kit, COLLECT SPECIMEN BY VIGOROUSLY SWABBING POSTERIOR NASOPHARYNGEAL AREA
(THROAT SWABS AND ANTERIOR NARES SWABS WILL BE REJECTED)
INSERT SWAB INTO STERILE TRANSPORT MEDIA VIAL PROVIDED WITH KIT
REFRIGERATE
MAY BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAYS AFTER COURIER PROVIDED MONDAY IS NOT A HOLIDAY
PAN FLU
| BODY FLUID TESTS |
| FLUID TYPE |
| COLLECTION CONTAINER |
| STORAGE TEMP -when possible send ASAP to main lab |
| LABEL PRINT NAME |
ALBUMIN
PERITONEAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
| STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP |
| REFRIGERATE |
| ALB BF |
AMYLASE
PERITONEAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
| STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP |
| REFRIGERATE |
| AMYFLU |
CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN
CSF
BLOOD
CSF TUBE (#3 OR #4)
RED/YELLOW TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
CAG
CRYSTALS
SYNOVIAL
DRAINAGE
LAVENDER TOP TUBE (PREFERRED) OR
PLAIN RED TOP TUBE
| REFRIGERATE |
| CRYSTAL |
FLUID CULTURE
CSF
PERITONEAL
PERICARDIAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
C.A.P.D FLUID
VITREOUS FLUID
ASPIRATE
DRAINAGE
CSF TUBE (#3 OR #4)
ALL OTHER FLUIDS:
STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP
BD ESwab also accepted AND REQUIRED FOR ANAEROBIC CULTURES
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
FLUIDCX
FLUID DIFF COUNT
CSF
PERICARDIAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
CSF TUBE (#3)
ALL OTHER FLUIDS:
LAVENDER TOP TUBE
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
DIFFFLD
FUNGAL TITERS
CSF
BLOOD
CSF TUBE (#3 OR #4)
RED/YELLOW
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
FUN.SER
GLUCOSE
CSF
PERICARDIAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
CSF TUBE (#1 OR #2)
ALL OTHER FLUIDS:
STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
GLUFLU
LD
CSF
PERICARDIAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
CSF TUBE (#1 OR #2)
ALL OTHER FLUIDS:
STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
LD FLU
M PROTEIN TYPE
/ELECTROPHORESIS
CSF
| CSF TUBE (#3 OR #4) |
| REFRIGERATE |
| M-TYPE |
CSF PEP
| MS Profile+MBP,CSF |
| CSF |
BLOOD
CSF TUBE (#2 & #4)
RED/YELLOW
BOTH CSF & SERUM REQUIRED
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
MS+MBP
| PNEUMOCOCCAL ANTIGEN |
| CSF |
BLOOD
CSF TUBE (#2,3, or 4)
RED/YELLOW
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
PNEUMO
PROTEIN
CSF
PERICARDIAL
PLEURAL
SYNOVIAL
CSF TUBE (#1 OR #2)
ALL OTHER FLUIDS:
STERILE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLAIN WHITE TOP TUBE OR STERILE CUP
REFRIGERATE
REFRIGERATE
FLUPROT
VDRL
| SPINAL FLUID |
| CSF TUBE (#3 OR #4) |
| REFRIGERATE |
| VDR-CSF |
TESTS NOT TO BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAYS, THE DAYS BEFORE A WEEKDAY HOLIDAY, OR ANY DAY AFTER THE COURIER, :
T-CELL SUBSET/ CD4 PANEL
BCR-ABL 1
FACTOR V LEIDEN
FACTOR II MUTATION
IMMUNOPHENOTYPING PANEL
JAK2
QFT-Quantiferon TB Gold T-SPOT
PLEASE NOTE:
All tubes requiring centrifugation should be spun for 15 minutes at 3500 rpm within 2 hours of collection or per special processing instruction.
When separating serum/plasma from red cells, care must be taken NOT to pipette any red cells.
When accessioning Microbiology/TB/Mycology/PARA specimens, ALWAYS enter the ACTUAL collection date & time of the specimen.
******All Micro specimens should be sent to the APU lab within 24 hours of collection. Deliveries of Friday collections (after courier) are the responsibility of the collecting CBOC.
*Specimens requiring immediate processing attention:
| ACTH |
| D-Dimer |
| Parathyroid Hormone-related Peptide |
| ADH |
| Factor V or VIII Inhibitors |
| PT Mixing Studies |
| Aldolase |
| Factor II, IX, XI, X or Xa-LMH |
| Renin |
| APC RES |
| Fibrinogen |
| Serotonin |
| Anti-beta-2 glycoprotein Pnl |
| Fibrosure |
| Trofile |
| ATIII: CHR |
| Fructosamine |
| Trypsin |
| BNP |
| Gastrin |
| Vitamin A |
| Calcitonin |
| Heparin Antibody |
| Vitamin B1 blood |
| Carotene |
| Homocysteine |
| Vitamin B6 |
| Catecholamines, plasma |
| Lupus Viper Venom |
| Vitamin E |
| Complement CH50 |
| Metanephrines(fractionated) |
| Copper, Chromium, Cobalt |
| Protein C&S |
| Von Willebrand Profile |
CMV Quant DNA PCR
Zinc
TESTS NOT TO BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAYS, THE DAY BEFORE A WEEKDAY HOLIDAY, OR AFTER THE COURIER LEAVES ON MONDAY – THURSDAY:
BCR-ABL 1
FACTOR V LEIDEN
FACTOR II MUTATION
IMMUNOPHENOTYPING PANEL
JAK2
T-CELL SUBSET/ CD4 PANEL
QUANTIFERON TB GOLD
T-SPOT
Delivery of CULTURES collected after the courier leaves on FRIDAYS OR THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY is the responsibility of the collecting CBOC. The APU lab is open M -F from 7 am until 7 pm. Samples will be accepted daily until the cut-off time of 5:45 pm.
* SPECIMENS REQUIRING *
IMMEDIATE PROCESSING ATTENTION:
Att #24 -SLVHCS P&LMS
PROCESSING TABLE - 21 -
1/21/2016
SPE: MEM 002.45
Blue tubes
ATIII:CR
APC RES
B2GP AB
D-Dimer Factor V & VIII Inhibitors Factor II,IX,X,XI & Xa-LMH Fibrinogen Heparin Antibody Lupus Viper Venom Protein C & S PT Mixing Studies VonWillebrand profile
Plain Red tubes Complement CH50 Calcitonin Serotonin Vitamin A & Vitamin E
Dark Blue/Navy Copper Chromium Zinc Cobalt
White Gel tube Trofile Red Gel tubes
| Aldolase | PSA |
| Carotene | B12/Folate |
Fructosamine Gastrin Fibrosure Trypsin
Plain Green tubes Catecholamines, plasma
Green Gel tubes Homocystine
Lavender tubes
ACTH BNP
ADH
Metanephrines (fractionated plasma free) Parathyroid Hormone-related Peptide (PTH-rP) Renin Vitamin B1 Blood Vitamin B6 CMV Quant DNA
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