Refer to the specimen requirements to determine the appropriate pH adjustment. Carefully following instructions for urine collections will avoid the necessity of recollecting specimens. The specimen should be labeled and refrigerated until pick-up. A clean-catch or midstream specimen is preferred. The patient should void a small amount of urine before collecting in a clean container.
Whole Blood Use the anticoagulant indicated.
Gently mix blood before transferring to a plastic vial. Indicate the anticoagulant used on the label. Do not allow to freeze. To avoid specimen rejection because of improper handling and degradation in transit, please follow the specimen requirement instructions in the test menu . All specimens must be bagged for handling.