Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 g, if possible, in a small quantity of saline

Collection Instructions:

1. Aseptically collect tissue by surgical excision.

2. Label 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.