1 mL fluid in sterile container. Acceptable samples are fluids collected from spaces (e.g. pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, etc.) where serous fluids can accumulate.
Pediatric Collection
1 mL minimum volume.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified
incorrect container
insufficient sample volume.
Unacceptable sample types include synovial fluid and amniotic fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Transport refrigerated.
1 mL fluid in sterile container. Acceptable samples are fluids collected from spaces (e.g. pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, etc.) where serous fluids can accumulate.
Pediatric Collection
1 mL minimum volume.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified
incorrect container
insufficient sample volume.
Unacceptable sample types include synovial fluid and amniotic fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately. Offsite: Transport refrigerated.
