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Sample Collection Instructions Shipping Instructions For Machines

Training and Certification Packages must be prepared by an employee who is trained and certified in specimen transportation to ensure compliance with (DOT) and (IATA) regulations. Anyone performing a function that causes a hazardous material to be placed in public transportation is required to be trained in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, part 172.704. Cleveland Clinic Laboratories offers online courses for those in need of training and certification in specimen transportation.

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Specimen Volume Specific specimen volume requirements for each test are provided in our online Test Directory. If you have concerns about a lower volume of a specimen being submitted, please contact to discuss the test and specimen.

A laboratory representative can advise you whether an alternative technique is available that can accommodate the available specimen volume. When a specimen is submitted to our laboratories with inadequate volume, the test will be canceled and indicated as “QNS” (Quantity Not Sufficient). The laboratory will store the QNS sample and contact the client to request that the specimen be recollected.