Specimen Collection Charts

Ensuring proper specimen collection is a vital step in ensuring accurate results. DLO provides the following instruction sheets on the correct specimen collection techniques for both blood and microbiology specimens. For best results, print the wall chart on 11x17 paper and print the small chart on standard 8.5x11 paper.

  • Blood Collection: Wall Chart (click the link to download/print)

    Blood Collection Wall Chart

  • Microbiology Collection: Wall Chart (click the link to download/print)

  • Urine Collection Guide: Small Chart (click the link to download/print)

    Urine Collection Small Chart

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