Abbreviation: HSVPC
Specimen Type: Collect: Bone marrow in EDTA, broncial wash/bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/sputum, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), tissue (fixed or snap frozen).
Storage Temperature: Refrigerate or Frozen
Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YHSVPC
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: Swabs are no longer acceptable. Order HSVD for swab specimens. Tissue must be collected and processed using sterile technique, i.e., sterile blades, and containers.