Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Sterile container without fixative or preservative avoiding indigenous microbiota-Specimen submitted in formalin is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 1 g of tissue

Collection Instructions: Aseptically collect specimen. Select caseous portion, if available. 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.