Effective November 18, 2020, new specimen requirements for general chemistry laboratory testing will appear on the laboratory barcode labels. The new requirements are GrLi/Gld or GoldOnly.
GrLi/Gld means the test can be collected in either a green lithium heparin tube or a gold top.
GoldOnly means the test can only be collected in a gold top.
Example of Labels
All other specimen tube collection requirements will remain the same on the label.
WHY: Drawing in a green lithium heparin will improve turnaround times for general chemistry testing because it eliminates the need, and time for the blood to clot.
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