Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Pleural, peritoneal (ascites, pancreatic), and pericardial fluid

Acceptable: Other body fluids must have Pathology approval before being reported.

Specimen Volume: 0.1 mL of body fluid.

Stability: Store at room temperature for 8 hours or 2 -8°C and analyzed within 3 days.

               For longer storage, samples may be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months.

Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.