Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid (Synovial, Pleural, Peritonial & CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile Plastic Container (Syringe)

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth, date & time

     of collection, collection site, and person collecting.

2. Keep specimen refrigerated during transport.