Nasopharyngeal swabs, 1-2 mL transtracheal wash, 1-2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage, and respiratory tissues such as 1.0 g of fresh or frozen lung or trachea.
Sampling Requirements
Dry swabs are preferred. Swabs in sample media such as bacterial culturette gels may inhibit PCR.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.
Collection Container
Plastic leak-proof container, plastic or glass tube.