1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml EDTA Blood 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml EDTA blood 2-8 ?C

Urethral swab or first voided morning urine

This test is ordered when only a gram stain is required (no culture). A gram stain is automatically included with aerobic and anaerobic cultures, respiratory cultures, and genital cultures.

Biological specimen

Random growth hormone collection should be performed on fasting patients who have rested for at least 30 minutes prior to collection

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Collection Instructions Mark time drawn on all tubes

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml serum or CSF 2-8 ?C

Collection Instructions Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.

5.0 ml EDTA Blood - Room Temperature

1.0 ml EDTA Blood 2-8 ?C

Collection Instructions Patient age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation. Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.

2.0 ml EDTA blood 2-8 ?C

Patient age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation. Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.

1.0 ml EDTA Blood 2-8 ?C

10 ml urine 2-8 c

Hair Sample

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

2.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

3.0 ml EDTA Plasma Frozen

3.0 ml EDTA Plasma Frozen

1.0 mL EDTA Plasma, frozen

1.0 ml Serum 2-8 ?C

Sample collected in a red-top tube must be allowed to clot for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour

1.0 ml serum frozen

1 Liter water in sterile container