Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Sources: Drain, peritoneal/ascites, pleural or synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge to remove cellular material.

2. Aliquot 1 mL body fluid into a plastic vial.

3. Send frozen.

4. Specimen source must be provided.