Specimen Collection Requirements
Serum or Plasma, plain red top tube, also acceptable lavender (EDTA) top tubes
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma an aliquot tube.
Whole blood, gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution) top tube
AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
Testing Information
Please indicate:
1. Dose - List drug amount and include the units of measure
2. Route - List the route of administration (IV, oral, etc.)
3. Dose Frequency - Indicate how often the dose is administered (per day, per week, as needed, etc.)
4. Type of Draw - Indicate the type of blood draw (Peak, Trough, Random, etc.)
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Values
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