Catecholamines, Plasma (LABCORP)

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LAB870: Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma | LABCORP EAP: 084152

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.2

LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2.2

Adults: full blue top-citrate tube *Pediatric minimum: full short draw blue top-citrate tube*

Test Includes: Factor VIII, vonWillebrand factor activity, von Willebrand factor antigen Special Instructions If the patient’s hematocrit exceeds 55%, the volume of citrate in the collection tube must be adjusted. Refer to Coagulation Collection Procedures for directions. Specimen Plasma (platelet poor), frozen Volume 2 mL Container Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube Collection: Citrated plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation. Centrifuge for 10 minutes and carefully remove 2/3 of the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Deliver to a plastic transport tube, cap, and recentrifuge for 10 minutes. Use a second plastic pipette to remove the plasma, staying clear of the platelets at the bottom of the tube. Centrifuge and carefully remove the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Transfer the plasma into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp No 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Please print and use the Volume Guide for Coagulation Testing to ensure proper draw volume. Storage Instructions Freeze

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min