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SPECIMEN: Lesion swab
CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial.
COLLECTION: Collect cells from the base of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion by rolling swab over area. Immediately place in UTM or VTM. See virology specimen collection guide for details.
TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (up to 30°C): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) or frozen (-20°C): 7 days.
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