| Methodology: |
Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
10-14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/washing, throat swab, conjunctival swab, lung tissue, CSF, or urine. Source of specimen is preferred.
Transport: Specimen in viral transport media at 2-8°C. Urine or CSF in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Do not freeze.
Unacceptable Conditions: Dry swabs, wood swabs, and calcium alginate swabs.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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