Shipping Instructions

Send specimens refrigerated (4° C)

Necessary Information

1. A pathology report (final or preliminary) is required and must accompany specimen for testing to be performed.

2. The following information must be included in the report provided.

-Patient name and second identifier

-Date of fluid collection

-Source of the fluid

Specimen Required

Container/Tube: 50-mL Falcon tube

Preferred: Fresh, peritoneal washing; no fixatives added to wash

Specimen Volume: Two 50-mL Falcon tubes

Collection Instructions: Containers must be labeled with two unique patient identifiers.