The following table summarizes the accepted sample types, required quantities, tube types, transport conditions, and rejection criteria.
| Sample | Quantity | Tube | Transport | Sample Rejection Criteria / Factors Affecting the Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood (Heparin) | 2-5 mL | Green Cap | 18-24 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, frozen or clotted |
| Blood (EDTA) | 2-5 mL | Purple Cap | 18-24 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, frozen or clotted |
| Blood (Serum) | 2-5 mL | Plain Tube | 2-8 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, non-sterile samples |
| Amniotic Fluid | 20 mL | Syringe, Greiner Tube | 18-24 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, frozen samples |
| Abortus | 1 cm³ tissue piece | Sterile Container, Transport Medium | 18-24 °C | Frozen samples, or taken into formol or alcohol |
| CVS | 20-30 mg | Transport Medium | 18-24 °C | Frozen samples, or taken into formol or alcohol |
| Tumor Tissue (FFPE) | — | Paraffin Block | 18-24 °C | Insufficient sample, tumor content < 20%, necrosis > 50%, insufficient DNA/RNA quantity, or insufficient DNA/RNA quality |
| Cervical smear | — | Thin Prep, swab | 18-24 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, non-sterile samples |
| Urine | 10-20 mL | Sterile Container | 2-8 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, non-sterile samples |
| Sputum | 2-5 mL | Sterile Container | 2-8 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, non-sterile samples |
| CSF | 2-5 mL | Sterile Tube | 2-8 °C | Samples that do not comply with transport conditions, non-sterile samples |