Note: Fasting is not required
Specimen Type |
Preferred Container/Tube |
Acceptable Container/Tube |
Specimen Volume |
Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) | Pediatric |
Neonate < 4 months MinimumVolume (no repeat) |
Whole blood |
6 mL EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) |
One 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) |
3 mL | 2.5 mL | One 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) |
Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes |