VITAMIN K - SDL

Test Information

Name: VITAMIN K

Code: N5341-QD

Sample Type: Plasma

Turnaround Time (TAT): 11 days

Preparation & Notes

"1 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light-Patient Preparation Fasting for a minimum of 8 hours required. Patient should refrain from eating liver and taking multivitamins or vitamin K at least 24 hours before sample collection. Collection Instructions- Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Immediately separate plasma or serum from the cells into an amber transport tube to protect from light. Freeze. Do not thaw. Samples received frozen but not protected from light are acceptable. If unable to centrifuge immediately, sample should be covered with aluminum foil immediately and placed on ice until plasma or serum can be separated from cells. Transport plasma or serum to the laboratory frozen."