Specimen Collection Charts

Ensuring proper specimen collection is a vital step in ensuring accurate results. DLO provides the following instruction sheets on the correct specimen collection techniques for both blood and microbiology specimens. For best results, print the wall chart on 11x17 paper and print the small chart on standard 8.5x11 paper.

As we usher in 2025, it presents a perfect opportunity to prioritize our well-being and set meaningful health goals.  The New Year often inspires us to rethink our health and wellness strategies, and with the right support, it can be easier than ever to achieve our aspirations.

As the holidays approached, Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) set an ambitious target to provide over 4,000 meals to those in need throughout the state.  Partnering with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the DLO team mobilized to tackle food insecurity during this vital