Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

Initial Blood Bank Specimen

Label specimen with:

1. Patient’s first and last name (A printed patient label is acceptable.)
2. Medical Record Number

3. Date and time drawn

4. First initial and last name of individual drawing specimen.

5. First initial and last name of healthcare provider witnessing draw.

NetworkReferenceLab Client Specimens

Label specimen with:

1. Patient’s first and last name

2. Date of birth

3. Date and time drawn

4. Name, initials, or ID number of the individual drawing specimen.