Labeling & Shipping Information
The following is a guide on how to properly label and package specimens being sent to RTL for screening & confirmation testing.
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COLLECTION PROTOCOL - SPECIMEN INTEGRITY
In order to maintain specimen integrity for testing, promptly ship specimens after collection. Oral fluid specimens should be tested within 14 days of collection, and urine specimens should be tested within 21 days of collection.
If an oral fluid specimen cannot be shipped within seven (7) days following collection to allow for transit time, it should be discarded and recollected. If a urine specimen cannot be shipped within 14 days following collection to allow for transit time, it should be discarded and recollected. Specimens may be shipped at room temperature.
Labeling Information – Urine Specimens
You can send a rapid on-site collection device (presumptive positives only), or you can send specimens collected using an appropriate urine collection container. Follow our easy steps to send your urine specimens to the lab.
Labeling Information – Saliva Specimens
You can send a rapid on-site collection device (presumptive positives only), or you can send specimens collected using an appropriate oral fluid collection container. Follow the easy steps to send your saliva specimens to the lab.
Shipping Information – Packaging Protocol
The following section provides a brief description of how to label and send your urine specimen in to the laboratory for testing.
Shipping Information – Shipping Methods
Your account will be set up with a unique shipping account. The following section provides details for FedEx, UPS and USPS shipments.
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