Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Sterile Container

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

eSwab Collection Device

Collection Information: 

Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen. Place specimen in a clean sterile container and deliver to the lab immediately. 

Swabs are not encouraged except for specimens from the ear canal, nasopharynx,oral cavity, vagina, and cervix
 

Remarks: 

Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

Unacceptable Conditions: 

If received on a dry swab, in a non-sterile container. (Lab staff: consult with microbiology before rejection)