Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.

Specimen Type: Fluid

Container/Tube: Eswab

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

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

Specimen Type: Swab

Container/Tube: Culture swab

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect specimen using culture swab.

2. Return swab to transport tube.

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