Specimen Requirements
Minimum 1.0 mL peritoneal fluid in sterile container.
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
Centriguge sample to remove cellular material and refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
After separation from cells, specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerated for 1 month, or frozen for 6 months.
Causes for Rejections
Viscous specimens are not accepted.