Top | Colour | Collected Sample | Quantity | Measured Material | Required |
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BlueViolet Top | blood | 2 mL | whole blood (with dipotassium EDTA) |
haemolysis | |
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clotted | |
lipaemia | |
inappropriate sample volume | reject |
wrong container | reject |
urine samples without the appropriate preservative | |
received ambient | |
unprotected from light | |
opening tubes | |
incterus |
Specimen Type | Container | Temperature | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
High Value | Low Value |
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