Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:Kidney, bladder or other stones Container/Tube:Dry container without formalinSpecimen Volume: StoneCollection Instructions:Label container with patient’s name, date of collection, physician’s name, hospital identification number (if applicable),and source of specimen.Additional Information: 1. Immediately bring specimen to Pathology (open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.).2. The following specimen will be returned to submitting physician:A. No request formB. Name on request form does not match name on specimenC. Unlabeled specimenD. Specimen improperly collectedForms: Pathology requisition; or place a Pathology order in order entry including patient’s name, date of birth, date of collection, physician’s name, hospital identification number (in- or out-patient) or address, specimen source, and pertinent clinical history