Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Additional Information: Properly collected spinal fluid may be refrigerated at 2° C to 8° C, or frozen at -20° C for up to 1 week before testing.

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Plain, screw-top container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.

Additional Information:

1. Boric acid may be used as a preservative.

2. Urine may be stored at 2° C to 8° C, or frozen at -10° C to -20° C for up to 14 days before testing.