#ExistPATIENTPREP>Patient Prep: Specimen must be drawn prior to surgery or more than two days following surgery. Do not draw in recovery room.
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 0.5 mL serum or plasma. (Min: 0.1 mL)