Geisinger Medical Laboratories Microbiology Specimen Collection Instructions

Anaerobic Culture Collection

Blood Cultures

Conjunctival Specimens

Dermatologic Specimens

Molecular Infectious Disease Specimen Testing:

• Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoeae/ Trichomonas vaginalis
• Collecting COVID-19 Specimens
• Group A and Group B Strep
• Human Papilloma Virus
• MRSA Screen, PCR
• Staph aureus, PCR
• Herpes Simplex Virus PCR

Monkeypox Specimens

Nasopharyngeal Specimens

Patient Self-Collection Instructions

Pinworm Paddle

Sputum Collection Guidelines

• Detailed Sputum Collection and Respiratory Aspirate Instructions

Stool Specimen Collection

Urine Specimen Collection

Virology Studies

• COVID-19 Laboratory Guidance - Ordering Supplies - Collecting Specimens

VRE Screen PCR//VRE Screen Culture

Quick Reference Guides
Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport