

| Collect | Light Blue (3.2 % Sodium Citrate) | |
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| Unacceptable | Serum, hemolyzed samples, EDTA, oxalate, heparin, PST tubes, and samples refrigerated more than eight hours. | |
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| Transport | Refrigerated; Frozen if not received by lab within 8 hours of collection. | |
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| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL Plasma, Platelet Poor | |
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| Remarks | Sample should be centrifuged within one hour of collection. | |
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85130
*The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes
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