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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 16, 2022 | Replies (5)

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@sueinmn

@jcwest211, Well --- neither have heard of a lab requesting that, though they do exist for sending delicate or temperature sensitive specimens and the cups have to be put in special insulated boxes.
Usually the lab provides me with the containers. So, if Quest wants you to submit a specific container, ask them to give you several.
Or maybe they wanted it inside a sealed bag? My lab requires any potentially infectious sample brought in have the specimen container sealed in a zip-loc plastic bag. Not paper. Not tied shut.
What are you planning to do?
Sue

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Thanks, Sue
I did ask Quest when I was there to drop of the sputum sample. They did not have that type of container. The lab technician even called her supervisor and the supervisor didn't know anything about it either. I am going to circle back to the ID doctor's office. Thanks for your suggestions.