diagnostic specimen collection guide...light blue top tube (lbt) 1. gently invert tube 5-10 times to...
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Serum Separator Tube (SST) 1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times2. Stand upright in the test tube rack to clot for
30 minutes, no longer than 60 minutes3. Centrifuge to obtain complete separation4. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Clot activator Gel barrier for serum separation
• All weekly serum chemistry test(s) such as Pre BUN, Potassium or Calcium and Phosphorus
Draw Volume: 3.5 mL
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Diagnostic Specimen Collection Guide
Serum Separator Tube (SST™) 1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times2. Stand upright in the test tube rack to clot for
30 minutes, no longer than 60 minutes3. Centrifuge to obtain complete separation4. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Order of Draw Tube Remarks
Red Top Tube - No Gel (RT) 1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times2. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Royal Blue Top Tube (RBT) 1. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Light Blue Top Tube (LBT) 1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times to ensure specimen does not clot
2. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times2. Centrifuge to obtain complete separation3. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Important Information:• Use ONLY materials and devices provided by Spectra Laboratories.
• Label all tubes with patient’s full name, draw date, and a unique barcode.
• POST specimens (GOLD PST) must be labeled with the POST SAMPLE barcode label.
• Send all paper documentation with specimens.
• When shipping specimens on Friday, it is necessary to select the Saturday Delivery
option on the shipping airbill and apply a Saturday Delivery shipping label on the
outside of the box to avoid delays in testing.
Lavender Top Tube (LT) 1. This is a partial draw tube and will ONLY fill up to the white mark on the label
2. Gently invert tube 5-10 times to ensure specimen does not clot
3. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Clot activator Gel barrier for serum separation
Additive
Clot activator
None
3.2% Buffered Sodium Citrate
Lithium HeparinGel barrier
K2EDTA
Lithium HeparinGel barrier
Gold Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
• All monthly serum chemistry test(s) including Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, BUN/Creatinine, Iron and Lipids
• T3-T4-TSH3• Ferritin• Vitamin B12• Hepatitis• Refer to Directory of Services for
other uses
Recommended Use
• Therapeutic drugs• Other tests requiring serum sample
collected in non-gel barrier tube
• Trace Elements• Aluminum• Zinc
• PT/INR• APTT
• Carnitine
• Hemogram (CBC) • Hgb • Hct • Intact PTH• Reticulocyte Count • ABO & Rh• Hemoglobin A1c
• RBC Folate • CHr (Reticulocyte
Hemoglobin Content)
• Post BUN • Post Calcium• Post Creatinine • Post Phosphorus• Post Potassium• Post Bicarbonate
1. Gently invert tube 5-10 times2. Centrifuge to obtain complete separation3. Refrigerate (36º - 46ºF)
Draw Volume: 8.5 mL
• Prior to specimen collection, check the expiration date on all supplies. Note that tubes expire the last day of the expiration month.• Draw correct volume of blood by allowing the vacuum in the tube to be exhausted.• Refer to Directory of Services for complete listing of tests and corresponding specimen requirements.
Draw Volume: 3.0 mL
Draw Volume: 2.0 mL
Draw Volume: 3.0 mL
Draw Volume: 2.7 mL
Draw Volume: 6.0 mL
Draw Volume: 6.0 mL
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POSTTBGD Rev. 6/13
Blood Collection Sets in 21 Gauge and 23 Gauge Adapter
Safety Blood Collection Devices
Blood Collection Needle
One Use Holder Luer Adapter
Mint Green Plasma Separator Tube (PST™)
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