Patient Services Oncology and Lab Diagnostic Center Special sample precautions

• ACTH, Cyclosporine, HbA1c : EDTA sample (2 mls)
• ALL coagulation studies: Citrated plasma (1:9)
• B2 Microglobulin (Urine): Three morning samples
• G6PD Activity (Quantitative & Qualitative): EDTA sample (3 mls)
• Immunophenotyping and DNA quantitation: EDTA sample (1 ml)
• Ionized Calcium and blood gases: ANAEROBIC lithium heparin sample
• Metabolic Screening, Catecholamine and VMA: 24 hours urine on 5 mls HCI (refrigerated
• Microalbuminuria: Second morning sample
• Platelet Function Tests: Citrated Blood (1:9), 5 mls, by appointment
• RBCs Folate: EDTA sample in new glass tube (FOILED)
• Serum Folate and B12: Serum in new glass tube (FOILED)
• Serum Iron, TIBC, calcium & electrolytes: Please Use PLASTIC tubes