Specimen Requirements

See Non-Gynecologic Cytology Specimens in Specimen Collection and Preparation in Special Instructions for information.

Specimen Type: Sputum
Container/Tube: Screw-capped container

Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:

1. Collect first-morning, expectorated sputum in collection container.

2. Label container with patient’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, date of collection, and type of specimen.

Forms: Cytology Laboratory Requisition in Special Instructions.