4 Sample Processing
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Sample Tube Specifications
Dimensions: 16mm X 100mm glass or polystyrene plastic tubes.
Examples of tubes that may be used and their maximum volumes
Volume (mL)
Allowable Volume
Fisherbrand Borosilicate
Culture Tubes
Urine collection Conical Base
Tubes with no stabilizer,
Hycor KOVA Tubes, Hycor
Biomedical Inc.
BD Vacutainer
®
UAP Plus
Tubes
Tubes without preservative,