Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube-Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of heparinized whole blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Immediately place on wet
ice. Forward promptly at refrigerated temperature only.
7.35-7.45
Critical value (automatic callback): <7.3 and >7.5
Monday through Sunday
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