These documents (one to four pages each) are waived, PPM, and specimen
collection procedures. They are suitable for inclusion in a procedure manual and include references. The specimen collection procedures are also applicable to laboratory test procedures other than waived and PPM.

The waived and PPM procedures will tell you:

• Materials needed
• Specimen Collection and Handling
• Step-by-step procedure
• Interpretation/Normal Ranges
• Causes of Inaccurate Results

The specimen collection procedures will tell you:

• Materials needed
• Patient preparation
• Step-by-step procedure
• Causes for inadequate specimen