Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Container/Tube: Heparin, plain

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1mL

Collection Instructions: Proper collection per provider protocol.

Additional Information:

1. Gel separator tube is not acceptable.
2. Specify exact specimen site.

3. Submit entire body fluid to Rice Lab for storage and additional testing if needed.
4. See Body Fluid (Other Than CSF, Urine, Blood) in Special Instructions.