Test Name
5 Fluorocystosine
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test Name5 Fluorocystosine
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Transport frozen. until courier pickup.
Specimen TransportFrozen
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin separate and freeze until analysis.