The requisition form must contain the patient's name, hospital number, sex, date of birth, source of specimen, date of specimen collection, and the attending physician's name. Pertinent clinical information should also be noted on the form. Any specimens not meeting these requirements cannot be accepted. All specimens must be collected in such a way as to insure viability and sterility of the sample. If urgent processing is required on a specimen, please call the laboratory.
Urgent specimens require hand delivery to the laboratory.
Contact Lab for instructions on specimen collection and to inquire about probe availability at 257-3736. This specimen should be protected from light during transport. 10 mg is the minimum acceptable sample. All CVS testing must be scheduled in advance with the lab. A technician will then be available to provide collection media and to assess adequacy of the sample.