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Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) improves the health of British Columbians by seeking province-wide solutions to specialized health care needs in collaboration with BC health authorities and other partners.

Preparing for a Test

Check with your doctor or laboratory for any specific questions about sample collection.

Common questions

Laboratory Common Questions: English / Français (PDF)
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Collection instructions

How to collect a sputum sample

How to collect a sputum sample: English (PDF)
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How to collect a stool sample

How to collect a stool sample: English (PDF)
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How to collect midstream urine sample for men

How to collect midstream urine sample for women

How to collect infant urine bag

How to collect infant urine bag: English (PDF)
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SOURCE: Preparing for a Test ( http://www.phsa.ca/plms/for-patients/preparing-for-a-test )
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