Specimen Requirements

Body Fluid, Tissue, or Sputum

1. Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Unacceptable Specimens:

Blood or Serum