Also acceptable (Metal Free Aliquot Tube)
Acid Washed NMS aliquot tube is also acceptable
Preferred Draw Volume
4 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Royal Blue Red Band
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Collection Comments
Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Transport Royal Blue EDTA tube to lab for processing. Label tube with at least two identifiers. Centrifuge blood for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing-bucket unit or 15 minutes for a fixed angle. Transfer 1.2 mL plasma to an ARUP Acid Washed transport tube(ARUP order #54350) (Minimum 0.6 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Transfer 2.0 mL serum or plasma to an Acid Washed Transfer Vial (ARUP supply #54350). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Also acceptable (Metal Free Aliquot Tube)
Acid Washed NMS aliquot tube is also acceptable
Preferred Draw Volume
4 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Royal Blue Red Band
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Collection Comments
Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Transport Royal Blue EDTA tube to lab for processing. Label tube with at least two identifiers. Centrifuge blood for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing-bucket unit or 15 minutes for a fixed angle. Transfer 1.2 mL plasma to an ARUP Acid Washed transport tube(ARUP order #54350) (Minimum 0.6 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Transfer 2.0 mL serum or plasma to an Acid Washed Transfer Vial (ARUP supply #54350). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
