Medical Laboratory Information & Specimen Collection Instructions for Patients
This section of the NSHA Central Zone Pathology and Laboratory Medicine website contains information, instructions, links and contact information useful for patients using laboratory services. Links to specific information and instructions for patients can be found under the appropriate laboratory division below.
Blood Collection Services
- Location & Hours - Outpatient Blood Collection / Child Safe Locations
- Specimen Receiving Locations
- Tips for Patients - Blood Collection
- Independent Phlebotomy Services (including home blood collection options)
Blood Transfusion Services
Clinical Chemistry
- 24 Hour Urine Collection for Catecholamines
- 24 Hour Urine Collection for Porphyrin
- 24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions
- Polymerase Chain Reaction Animation
- What is Hemochromatosis?
Cytopathology
- Specimen Information for Patients
- How to Prepare for a Pap Test?
- How to Submit Semen Analysis Specimens
- Semen Analysis FAQ
Diagnostic Microbiology
- Instructions For Collection of A Mid Stream Urine Sample
- Instructions for Self-Collection of Vaginal Swabs
- Pinworm Samples
- Skin, Hair & Nails Specimens for Culturing of Dermatophytes & Other Fungus
- Sputum Sample
- Stool Samples