Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Clotted, hemolyzed, insufficient quantity, or improper collection.

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -70 C

Storage Location: Core 6 Freezer (-70 C) Send Outs rack.

Note: Deliver blood to Core Coag bench. Coag Technologist will process. Specimen should be centrifuged within ONE hour of collection. Spin whole blood, remove plasma. Transfer upper 3/4 layer of plasma to plastic tube and make two aliquots of 0.6 mL, affix large Cerner label and store in -70 freezer, Send Out rack.

Off-site Collection: Preferred method of collection is venipuncture with vacuum fill. Test results are affected by incorrect blood volume. Use of a Vascular Access Device for the collection of coag testing is not recommended. If this method is used it requires a 5 cc clearing volume; 3 cc for size 2 French catheter or smaller. Blood must be trasferred to the Lt Blue/Citrate tube by use of the blood transfer device.

Specimen should be centrifuged within ONE hour of collection. Double spin, transfer upper 3/4 layer of plasma to plastic tube affixed with large computer label. Freeze 2 aliquots of 0.6 mL plasma in plastic tubes at -70C. Ship frozen on dry ice.