Specimen Requirements
Minimum 1.0 mL body fluid in sterile container.
Alternately, 1.0 mL body fluid in syringe with needle removed.
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
Submit a minimum of 1.0 mL body fluid.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 5 days or frozen for 1 month.