Recommended:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Acceptable (only qualitative results will be available):
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1-2mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection