| Methodology: |
Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-6 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/swab/washing, tracheal aspirate, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Source of specimen is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal washing/aspirate, or tracheal aspirate in sterile, leak-proof container or in viral transport media at 2-8°C (ARUP Supply # 12884) (Min: 1 mL). Nasopharyngeal swab, in viral transport media at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL) Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
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 (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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