Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Container/Tube: Suction bottle or screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Do not refrigerate.

2. Label bottle/container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth and/or Social Security number, and date and time of collection.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.