6 mL (3 mL min.) first morning Sputum OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) Concentrated sediments prepared from induced or expectorated Sputum OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) BAL fluid OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) Body fluids / Aspirates OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Pus in a sterile screw capped container OR Fresh tissue biopsies including Endometrial aspirate / curettage in sterile normal saline. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.