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mL of blood seems like a lot, especially for children. Can a patient send less blood for testing?

April 26, 2017blood children especially ML patient send Testing

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mL of blood seems like a lot, especially for children. Can a patient send less blood for testing?

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Yes, we understand that blood draws for children can be difficult! For children please try and obtain a minimum of 7 mL; we will try and work with whatever specimen we receive, but may request an additional sample if needed.