If specific test indicated, check test listing for mnemonic, otherwise, use MISCMDL.
Specimen Requirements
Adults: 3 x 5 mL (or 2 x 7 mL) lavender top EDTA tube - whole blood Pediatric: 2 x 3 mL tubes Infants: 2 to 3 mL Newborns: 1 mL
May be collected at any Patient Service Centre Monday to Thursday only.
Specimen Handling
DO NOT centrifuge or separate specimen. DO NOT freeze.
Transport specimen, along with ACH Molecular Diagnostic Lab requisition, if available, at room temperature without delay. If overnight storage cannot be avoided, store in refrigerator (specimen must arrive at ACH before noon on Friday).
