Collection

Patient Preparation:

 Aseptic techniques must be used in obtaining and transporting specimen.

Specimen Type:

Preferred: Varied sources collectied in a sterile container.

Acceptable: Varied sources collected in Copan eSwab (Not encouraged).

Minimum Volume:

• 1mL

eSwab: entire swab

Reason for Rejection:

Dry specimen, leaking container, inadequate volume of sputum or fluid specimen. Specimens in a non-sterile container, or does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.