Specimen Requirements

1. Prepare Patient for collection per protocol as necessary.
2. Submit specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin.  The container lid must be securely tightened to prevent leakage and must be transported in a Bio-Hazard bag.
3. Label the specimen container with EPIC patient label and EPIC collection process completed.
   • Include appropriate clinical/diagnostic information with the specimen order.
   • Anatomic site/source required
   • A similarly complete Pathology requisition form must accompany the specimen for Non-Ridgeview customers.

3.Transport the specimen directly to the nearest Ridgeview laboratory at Room Temperature.