PCR (LIAT)
Flu A; Flu B; RSV; SARS; COVID-19; COVID; Coronavirus
NP Swab
RCHSD Microbiology
LAB06023
As Received
2 Hours from receipt in lab
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Insert swab into posterior nasopharynx and rotate; repeat with other nostril. Place swab into separate Viral Transport Media (VTM). Must collect NP swab only.
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: >72 Hours
Leaked specimen; Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen; Swab other than NP source
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Receive specimen in lab and deliver promptly to Micro bench staff. DO NOT place in Micro bucket.
87631, 87635
5/17/24
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