Collection Notes: The specimen source must be indicated on the test requisition. Acceptable specimens include: Calcium alginate swabs, nasopharyngeal secretions. To prepare a smear roll the nasopharynx swab over areas of a glass slide. Allow to air dry. Heat fix the slide. Ship in a slide holder at ambient temperature.
Clinical Utility: The specimen source must be indicated on the test requisition. Acceptable specimens include: Calcium alginate swabs, nasopharyngeal secretions. To prepare a smear roll the nasopharynx swab over areas of a glass slide. Allow to air dry. Heat fix the slide. Ship in a slide holder at ambient temperature.
NP Aspirate/ Wash
Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated 8 Days
Frozen 7 Days
Nasal Swab-Amies Liquid
Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated 8 Days
Frozen 7 Days
ESwab Amies
Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated 8 Days
Frozen 7 Days
Nasal Swab in M4
Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated 8 Days
Frozen 7 Days
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