Collection Instructions

Multiple specimen collection types. Submit only one:

Preferred Specimen Collection: Whole blood 

Container(s): BACTEC MycoF Vial (preferred) 

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 3 mL

Neonate Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL per year of life

Collection Instructions:

• Patient's full name, date and time of collection are required.
• For detailed collection instructions: Policytech reference #9953
• Disinfect venipuncture site and allow to air dry.
• Label bottles with patient’s full name, date and time of collection, draw site, and volume in the patient’s presence.
• Transport the bottles to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Acceptable Specimen Collection: Bone marrow

Container(s): Green top (Sodium Heparin) or Green top (Lithium Heparin)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

• Patient's full name, date and time of collection are required.
• Collect bone marrow and transfer marrow from syringe to plain green top sodium heparin tube. 
• Label bottles with patient’s full name, date and time of collection, draw site, and volume in the patient’s presence.
• Transport the bottles to the laboratory as soon as possible.