Specimen Requirements

• Specimen Type: Abdominal, amniotic, ascites, bile, joint, paracentesis, pericardial, peritoneal, pleural, synovial, thoracentesis
• Container/Tube: Anaerobic transport jar/vial or sterile container
• Specimen Volume: ≥1 mL
• Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
• Collection Instructions: 

1. Aseptically obtain fluid via percutaneous needle aspiration or surgery.
2. Transfer aspirated fluid to anaerobic device or sterile container.
3. NEVER submit a swab dipped in fluid