1 g fresh respiratory tissue and/or tracheal or choanal cleft (oral) swab
Sampling Requirements
Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to add 1-2 drops of sterile saline to the swab and place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube). Bacterial culture swabs submitted in bacterial culture media (gel, charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing. Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library.
Collection Container
Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.
Packing Instructions
Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.
