Doctor's Data
Whole Blood Elements
Doctor's Data Whole Blood Elements: trace metal free royal blue heparin tube, 5 mL, invert 10 times, room temperature, FedEx.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
One trace metal free royal blue heparin tube, a protective tube, a zip-lock bag, a requis…
Processing
No special handling. Less than 2 mL is rejected. [D1]
Shipping
Ship Monday to Friday. Schedule a pickup at 1-800-463-3339. No drop boxes. [D1]
Overview
About this kit
Doctor's Data is a lab in St. Charles, Illinois. [D1]
Whole Blood Elements measures elements in whole blood. [D1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- A fasting morning draw is recommended. [D1]
- Skip non-essential medications and mineral supplements for 72 hours unless your physician says otherwise. Never stop prescriptions without asking. [D1]
- 2
The draw
Draw
- Use the trace metal free royal blue heparin tube and collect it last. [D1]
- Fill it completely (at least 5 mL) and invert 10 times. [D1]
- Label with name, collection date and date of birth. [D1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- No special handling. Less than 2 mL is rejected. [D1]
- Room temperature is fine before shipping. Refrigerate if you can't ship the same day. [D1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Put the tube in the protective tube, the zip-lock bag and the kit box with the requisition, then into the FedEx Clinical Pak. [D1]
- Ship Monday to Friday. Schedule a pickup at 1-800-463-3339. No drop boxes. [D1]
At a glance
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Do I fast?
A fasting morning draw is recommended. [D1]
Which tube is drawn last?
The trace metal tube. [D1]
Weekend collection?
Refrigerate and ship Monday. [D1]
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