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GENERAL LABORATORY NOTES for IMMUNOGENETICS & TRANSPLANTATION

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General Sample Requirements:

     Each blood tube or individual container must be labeled with:

          - Patient's legal full name

          - At least one of the following identifiers:

                    Medical Record Number   

                    Date of Birth

                    Social Security Number

HIC Number

Reference ID Number

          - Draw Date / Time

          - Phlebotomist signature

All samples must be maintained at room temperature.  Do not refrigerate.  All samples must be delivered to the lab within 24 hours of collection. 

***SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS:

RED TOP TUBES (5 ml):

     - Avoid hemolysis.

     -  Keep at room temperature - Do not refrigerate.

     - Hand carry or send via first class mail so sample reaches laboratory as soon as possible.

     - Serum separator tubes are not recommended.

     - Sample must be drawn pre-heparin.

LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) TUBES (5 ml):

     - Avoid hemolysis.

     - Keep at room temperature - Do not refrigerate.

     - Must be mixed immediately after blood drawing to prevent clotting.

- Hand carry or send via courier so sample reaches laboratory within 6 hrs of collection.

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