Submitting A Specimen
Submitting a Nail Clipping
Follow this quick, practical overview on how to submit a dry nail clipping for fungal PCR testing. You’ll learn best practices for labeling, documentation, and packaging to meet Sagis’ requirements and ensure reliable diagnostic accuracy.
Submitting an E-swab for Wound PCR
Gain clear instructions on proper E-swab specimen handling for molecular wound PCR analysis. The video covers critical steps such as properly securing the specimen in the swab container, completing the requisition, and maintaining specimen stability for accurate results.
Submitting a Syringe with Aspirate
Learn the correct procedure for preparing and submitting a fine needle aspirate for cytologic evaluation. Use this technique for fine needle aspirates of cysts, gout, or neoplasms. This guide walks through safe capping, labeling, and transport techniques that preserve sample integrity for cytologic testing at Sagis.
Submitting a Specimen in Formalin
(Nail Unit / Skin / Soft Tissue / Bone)
Understand the process for submitting formalin-fixed tissue samples—this includes nail unit, skin, soft tissue, or bone specimens—for histopathology. Learn how to label the container, complete the requisition, and package the specimen correctly to support efficient processing by the Sagis lab.
