Cyrex Laboratories
Whole blood tests
Cyrex whole blood tests: filled K2 EDTA tube, never refrigerated or frozen. Specs from Cyrex Laboratories.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
A K2 EDTA tube for whole blood. An older Cyrex catalog lists a 6 mL yellow top ACD tube i…
Processing
Do not refrigerate or freeze. [C1]
Shipping
Ship Monday to Thursday with the kit's UPS materials. [C2]
Overview
About this kit
Cyrex Laboratories runs immune reactivity testing. [C1]
Some Cyrex tests need both serum and whole blood. [C1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- No fasting, but avoid a high fat meal. [C2]
- 2
The draw
Draw
- Collect and transport a filled K2 EDTA tube. [C1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Do not refrigerate or freeze. [C1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Ship Monday to Thursday with the kit's UPS materials. [C2]
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Can it be refrigerated?
No. [C1]
Which tube?
A filled K2 EDTA tube per Cyrex's site. An older catalog lists ACD, so check your kit. [C1]
Can it be frozen?
No. [C1]
Do I fast?
No, but avoid a high fat meal. [C2]
What days can I ship?
Monday to Thursday. [C2]
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