Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Fluid (Any Site)
Container/Tube: Sterile fluid container(s)-Swab is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 5 mL of fluid

Collection Instructions: Aseptically collect specimen.

Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

2. Specimen source is required.

Tissue (Any Site)
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s) without fixative or preservative-Specimen submitted in formalin is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 1 g of tissue

Collection Instructions: Aseptically collect specimen. Do not immerse in saline or other fluid or wrap in gauze.

Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

2. Specimen source is required.