Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Dialysate, Water, or Solution

1. Collect 10 mL to 50 mL of fluid using standard aseptic technique and submit in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with location from where specimen was obtained, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Be sure lid is secure on container.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

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