PCR (LIAT)
Flu A; Flu B; RSV
NP Swab
RCHSD Microbiology
LAB06013
As Received
2-3 Hours
within 1 hour of receipt
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Mediu (VTM)
Viral Media
Insert swab into posterior nasopharynx and rotate; repeat with other nostril. Place swab in viral transport media (VTM) and transport to lab ASAP. 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; Nasal swab
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Mediu (VTM)
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Viral Transport Mediu (VTM)
Receive specimen in lab and deliver promptly to Micro bench staff. DO NOT leave in Micro bucket.
Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV.
87631
5/17/24
SA