Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Heparinized Syringe

Collect 2 mL of body fluid in a 3-mL heparinized syringe or a minimum of 0.5 mL of body fluid in a 1-mL heparinized syringe. Expel any air bubbles. Cap syringe and mix by rolling syringe between palms for 15 seconds. Avoid exposure to air. 

Note:  1. Label syringe with patient’s name (first and last), DOB, MR#, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

2. Indicate specimen source on request form.

Alternate:

VACUTAINER®

Submit body fluid in a green-top (heparin) tube. (Gel tube is not acceptable.) Tube must be full. Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Avoid exposure to air. 

Note:  1. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

2. Indicate specimen source on request form.