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ASCP EXAM:Processing
Specimen and Processing
| specimen | type of processing |
|---|---|
| aldosterone in a red top | centrifuge after clotting |
| ammonia in a green top | centrifuge immediately |
| BMP in an SST | Centrifuge after clotting |
| CBC in a lavender top | Do not centrifuge |
| Copper in a nonadditive royal blue top | centrifuge immediately |
| electrolytes in a PST | centrifuge after clotting |
| PT in a light blue top | centrifuge immediately |
| Zinc in an EDTA royal blue top | centrifuge immediately |
| urinalysis specimen | Do not centrifuge |
| Acetone | Chilled in ice slurry |
| Ammonia | Chilled in ice slurry |
| Bilirubin | Protected from light |
| Homocysteine | Chilled in ice slurry |
| Lactic acid | Chilled in ice slurry |
| Serum folate | Protected from light |
| Vitamin B12 | protected from light |