Table 1.

Type of biospecimen, collection priority, and volume.

Type of biospecimen	Collection priority	Collection volume (mL)	Derivative	Usage
EDTA	1	4	Plasma	Whole blood cell counts, glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and electrolytes test
SST	2	1.5	Serum	Liver and renal function test
Urine	3	50	/	Routine urine test
EDTA	4	9	Plasma	Long-Term storage
			Buffy coat	Long-Term storage
LH	5	3	Plasma	Long-Term storage
SST	6	3	Serum	Long-Term storage

EDTA, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid; LH, lithium heparin; SST, serum separator tube.