Specimen Collection Procedures
Below are the procedures for the lab tests available through Akron Children's pathology and laboratory services. Select a procedure to view instructions/specifications.
For more information, contact Edward Tirakis, Laboratory Administrative Director, at 330-543-8555.
- Anaerobic (Bacterial Culture)
- Anatomic Pathology Specimen Collection and General Information
- Blood Culture Collection, Venipuncture
- Blood Cultures, Line Draws
- Buccal Swab (Check Cell) Collection Procedure
- Cincinnati Children's Custom Volumes by Absolute Lymphocyte Count
- Conjunctival (Bacterial culture or Chlamydia viral culture of the eye)
- Genital Specimen Collection
- Glucose Tolerance Testing
- Laboratory Specimen Collection General Guidelines
- Lesions for VZV/HSV Antigen Stain and Viral Culture
- Newborn Screen Test Collection
- Patient Identification
- Patient Instructions for the Iontophoresis Sweat Collection Procedure
- PERFORMING A CAPILLARY PUNCTURE
- PERFORMING A VENIPUNCTURE
- POST-PHLEBOTOMY
- PRE-PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURES
- Reference: High Sensitivity Troponin T Rapid Rule Out for Acute Coronary Syndrome in Adults
- Rejected Specimen Policy
- Respiratory Specimen Collection
- Specimen Labeling/Request Form Completion
- Stool Specimen Collection
- Urines
- Wound Aerobic (Bacterial Culture)
