Serum: Serum tubes (with or without gel barrier)
Plasma Collection tubes Acceptable anticoagulants are:
Lithium heparin (with or without gel barrier)
Sodium heparin (full draw)
24 Hours
20-25℃: 7 days
2-8℃: 7 days
-20℃: 1 year
Abbott Alinity c, Indirect ISE
mmol/L
Adult: 3.5 - 5.1
Must be separated ASAP. Unseparated samples >2hours old are unsuitable for analysis. Haemolyzed specimens must not be used.
Abbott IFU
SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR COAGULATION TESTS
PROCEDURE
Sample Requirements and Collection
Transportation and Storage