Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 6 mL of whole blood
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collections Instructions: Patient must be wearing a valid armband containing name, medical record number, and date of birth. Forward promptly.
Note: Label specimen with the patient’s full name, medical record number, phlebotomist’s initials, and date and time of draw.
Special Handling: Tubes without collector's initials will be rejected per blood bank labeling requirements
ID-Micro Typing System
Not applicable
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
86900-ABO
86901-Rh type