Each additional request for molecular testing requires 0.7ml;this is in addition to the volume required for culture (2 ml for routine culture;for optimal fungal culture,an additional 5-10ml is recommended).
Collection Container
Sterile, Leak-Proof Container
Collect
1 mL fluid in sterile, leak-proof container
Specimen Preparation
Do not test request. Transfer 1 ml CSF, serum or plasma into a sterile leak-proof container.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen, dry ice
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable for 3 months frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens received in non-sterile, leaking containers; Specimens received without prior approval from Microbiology Pathology Resident.
Each additional request for molecular testing requires 0.7ml;this is in addition to the volume required for culture (2 ml for routine culture;for optimal fungal culture,an additional 5-10ml is recommended).
Collection Container
Sterile, Leak-Proof Container
Collect
1 mL fluid in sterile, leak-proof container
Specimen Preparation
Do not test request. Transfer 1 ml CSF, serum or plasma into a sterile leak-proof container.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen, dry ice
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable for 3 months frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens received in non-sterile, leaking containers; Specimens received without prior approval from Microbiology Pathology Resident.
Sterile, Leak-Proof Container