Micro-specimen requirements are listed where applicable as the number of polyethylene microcentrifuge tubes needed. Values given are those accepted by the laboratory offering the procedure. Procedures begin this field with the requistion form number or name. Otherwise information in this area is highly variable and usually self explanatory. Do not draw a blood specimen for a procedure not listed in the handbook until you have asked the Laboratory Supervisor or Director about the correct collection tube and sample handling procedure.
Supplemental information is contained in the appendices linked to many procedures.
For a procedure not listed in this index call 356-3527 for information.