Collect
Collect body fluid in a sterile container without preservative.
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Preferred volume: 2 mL
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send sample Priority Overnight via FedEx in a well insulated container.
Stability
2 hours at RT (15-25°C)