Swab
Swabs in viral transport media
Saliva
Sputum
REFRIGERATED
Place swab in sterile, screw-capped transport tube without media
Do not return swab to original swab packaging
Do not place swab in viral transport media. See IHC webpage for collection instructions.
Molecular
IHC
Test
Collect bilateral nasal swab by carefully inserting the swab into the first nostril. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until resistance is met at the level of the turbinate (less than one inch into the nostril). Rotate the swab several times against the nasal wall, then remove it from the nostril. Repeat collection from the second nostril using the same swab.
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