Collect	Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) - Platelet Poor Plasma *Double Centrifuged*
	Unacceptable	Hemolyzed
	Transport	Frozen
	Minimum Volume	2.0 mL frozen plasma in a plastic aliquot tube.
	Remarks	Centrifuge specimen, transfer plasma to a plastic pour-off tube using a plastic pipette. Centrifuge the pour-off tube, transfer plasma to a new plastic tube and label "Plasma".
	Notes	If no centrifuge is available, call for a stat pick-up and deliver the blue top tube refrigerated within 3 hours of collection.

85302 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes