Test Code LAB2411 COVID-19, CEPHEID
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Nasopharyngeal or Nasal Swab in Viral Transport Media OR Saline
Source: Nasopharyngeal and Nasal
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
Room Temp 18-28°C | 48 hours |
Refrigerated 2–8°C | 7 days |
Frozen <-18°C | 3 weeks |
Additional Instructions
Do not freeze saline specimens.
Synonyms
SARS, Microbiology, PCR
Department
Microbiology