Test Code

• 2627

Specimen Requirements

• Swab In Transport Medium Or Vial

Container

• Amies

Storage

• Ambient Or Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

• 6 days

Special Instructions

• Nasopharyngeal(NP)swab, throat swab(dacron or rayon),or nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash.

Specimen Stability

• Room:5 days, Refrigerator:7 days