Minimum Specimen Volumes - Blue Top
BLUE TOP (3.8% Sodium Citrate)
Test Name
(Most commonly ordered tests)
Adults
(full Size Tubes)
Neonates
(Microtainers)
Pediatrics
(Pedi Tubes)
Coagulation Tests
DIC Screen (Plus FSP tube - see below table) 4.5 mL - 2.8 mL
PT (Protime) 4.5 mL - 2.8 mL
APTT 4.5 mL - 2.8 mL
Thrombine Time 4.5 mL - 2.8 mL
Fibrinogen 4.5 mL - 2.8 mL
Factor Assay 4.5 mL - -
Lupus Anticoagulant 4.5 mL - -

BLUE TOP WITH POWDER
Test Name
(Most commonly ordered tests)
Adults
(full Size Tubes)
Neonates
(Microtainers)
Pediatrics
(Pedi Tubes)
FSP(No more than 2 mL) 1 mL - 1 mL


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Last Updated: 4/27/95