Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

Specimen Labeling Requirements

Christian Hospital/NW HeathCare

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, or ID number of individual drawing specimen

5. First Initial and last name of healthcare provider witnessing the 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