Microbiology Specimens
Urine Culture
Collect urine specimens in sterile containers using the mid-stream technique. Refrigerate specimens until they are delivered to the laboratory.
Instructions for Female Patients
Instructions for Male Patients
Instructions for Infants and Children
Stool Collection
Submit feces for culture in a tightly sealed, clean, and dry container. Refrigerate containers until they are delivered to laboratory.
Stool for Culture or Parasites
Stool for Occult Blood
Sterile Body Fluid Collection
Submit fluid for culture in a tightly sealed, sterile container. Refrigerate containers until they are delivered to laboratory.
Microbiology Culture Bottles
All microbiology culture bottles sent through the pneumatic tube system must be bubble wrapped. Securely close the pneumatic tube carrier before sending it through the system. This will prevent the glass bottles from breaking during transport to the lab.
Nasopharyngeal Specimens