Collect at least 5 grams, approximately 1 tablespoon, of the black- tarry Meconium sample and place into a clean 40 mL polyethylene bottle. The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green.
Plastic container (preservative-free)
Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined