Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

• Allow card to dry thoroughly at room temperature in a horizontal position for at least 3 hours. Do NOT allow specimen to touch any surface. 
• Cover dried specimen with attached flap.
• Keep specimen away from heat and direct sunlight.

• Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number)
• Identifiers on specimen must match submission form exactly

Ship all specimens according to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. 

Must include one completed G1-B form per specimen.   

DRIED FILTER PAPER BLOOD SPECIMENS

• U.S. Postal regulations require Double containment of dried blood filter paper specimens. Ensure specimens are thoroughly dried prior to placing in envelope.
• 1st containment: Use the attached wrap-around cover with printed universal biohazard symbol. Do not put biohazard labels on outside of envelope. 
• 2nd containment:  Place dried filter paper blood specimen in an envelope that is not hermetically sealed. Do not put specimens in plastic bags
• Ship as soon as possible; within 24hrs of collection. 
• Avoid temperatures greater than 100°F. 

• Use of expired specimen collection device
• No date of collection provided
• Missing/invalid patient demographic information
• Specimen is too old upon receipt (received 14 or more days following collection)
• No blood samples received with request form
• Insufficient blood has been submitted
• Specimen is contaminated or discolored
• Improper specimen submitted (i.e., EDTA whole blood)
• Serum separation due to improper drying or collection

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