Specimen Requirements

1. Submit freshly aspirated cyst fluid in a syringe or a screw-capped, sterile container. If transporting in a syringe, needle must be removed prior to transport.

2. Label syringe/container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, and type of specimen.

3. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  

1. Please complete a request form and include the following:

A. Patient’s name (first and last)

B. Date of birth

C. Date of collection

D. Source of material

E. Physician’s name

F. Pertinent clinical information

2. Place specimen in a plastic specimen bag with request form inserted into pocket separate from specimen.