Posted on July 19, 2022

Specimen:

Sputum

Volume/Quantity:

3-5 mL

Shedule of Collection:

Prior to antimicrobial therapy

Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:

Collection: Rinse the mouth with water and bring up a deep cough : Collect in a sterile screw-cap container Storage: If ? 2 hours, store at Room Temperature : If > 2 hours, refrigerate at 4°C (maximum of 24 hours) Handling: Observe Triple Packaging Guid

Running Day:

Daily

Cut off Day and Time:

Not Applicable Note: during weekends, holidays and after office hours, specimens are received in the clinical laboratory

Turnaround Time:

5 working days

Fee:

₱ 1,320.00

Status:

Available