Which of the Following Specimen Requirements Is Correct for Blood

Multiple Choice

Which of the following specimen requirements is correct for blood lactic and pyruvic acid testing?

A) Specimen should be collected in a plain red top tube and sent to the lab at room temperature) .
B) Specimen should be collected in a lavender top tube.
C) Specimen should be collected using a tourniquet and transported at room temperature.
D) Specimen should be collected without a tourniquet, transported on ice and analyzed immediately.