Specimen Requirements

The optimal times for specimen collection must be based upon both the type of infectious disease process and the ability of the laboratory to expertly process specimens.

10 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
2. Label specimen appropriately (urine).

3. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Decatur” in “Special Instructions.”