| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: NP Swab, Nasal Swab, Throat Swab, Nasal Aspirates, Nasal Washes, BAL, Bronchial Wash, Tracheal Aspirate, Sputum, and Lung Tissue.
CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial for swabs and sterile screw cap container for aspirates, washes, or tissue.
COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details.
TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory at 2-8°C as soon as possible.
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