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HelpTest Code LAB4867 COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)/Flu types A & B/ RSV
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.
Department
Microbiology
Synonyms
Microbiology