Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.

Acceptable Specimens:

Aspirate, brushing, endotracheal, esophageal, or sputum

1. Submit specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.