Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

Induced sputum, sputum

1. Collect specimen and place in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date, actual time of collection and type of specimen.

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

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.