Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Nasal secretions
Container/Tube: Swab

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect nasal secretions using a culture transport swab.
2. Return swab to sterile culture transport tube.
3. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

4. Send specimen ambient.

Specimen Type: Sputum

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: Adequate volume

Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.