Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Royal-blue top (EDTA) or Royal-blue without EDTA  trace element blood collection tube

Specimen: Send entire collection tube or 2 mL EDTA Plasma (0.6 mL min) in metal-free plastic transport tube

Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Stability:  14 Days Room Temperature

                  14 Days Refrigerated

                  14 Days Frozen