Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 1.0 mL body fluid.
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
- Label a plastic transport tube with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
- Collect body fluid in sterile container and centrifuge to remove cellular material.
- Transfer the fluid to the transport tube and indicate the source of sample. Refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 6 weeks.