(eSwab or cup without preservatives)
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Respiratory Specimens/Swabs:
Transport and store refrigerated (2-8°C) if a delay is expected.
If stored at room temperature, it should be transported within 24 hours.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
REFRIGERATED
Mon-Sat
Next Day
qPCR
Molecular
(RML)
Epstein Barr
Epstein-Barr
EBV
Quantitative EBV
Quantitative EBV PCR
EBV Quant
EBV Viral Load
Solid Organ Transplant EBV
EBV Monitoring
Bone Marrow Transplant EBV
HHV-4
HHV4
Human Herpesvirus 4
Epstein Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr Virus
Viral Load Monitoring
Improper transport media (e.g., using a dry swab when media is required) can compromise the sample.
Repeated freezing and thawing of the specimen should be avoided.
Specify the source: The specimen source (e.g., throat, nasopharyngeal, whole blood) is required information on the test request form.
Use appropriate swab: When collecting a swab specimen, use a synthetic swab (like those in E-swabs or Culturettes) and place it into the appropriate transport medium immediately after collection.
Maintain sterility: Aseptic technique should be used during collection to avoid contamination.
Label clearly: Label the specimen with patient details, date/time of collection, and the specific source.
Prompt transport: Ensure timely transport to the laboratory to maintain the sensitivity of the assay, especially for molecular tests that detect DNA/RNA.
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