Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Swab

Collection Container/Tube: Cotton Swab in Red Top
Specimen Volume: Swab in Container

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect using sterile cotton swab and place in red top tube

     with no more than .5 ml or 1/4" of saline.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, collection site and person collecting.

3. Keep at room temperature, and deliver to lab immediately.