Specimen Collection and Submission Guidance

Proper collection of patient specimens and timely transportation to the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory is the most important part of infectious testing. Without a proper specimen, ordered test may not proceed, or results may not be accurate, causing delayed testing or leading to improper patient management. 

Below are important specimen collection and submission guidance instruction links:

Acceptable Swabs for Specimen Collection 
Acceptable Containers and Vials for Specimen Collection 
Gastrointestinal Pathogen (GIP) Panel Stool Collection  
Safe Pneumatic Tube Transport of AS Glass Tubes
Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing (STI Panel, CTNG PCR, TVMG PCR) 
Stool Collection Guidance

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