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Test Code RESPP Respiratory Pathogen Panel, PCR

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab

 

Specimen Collection

Nasopharyngeal swab submitted in Starswab transport media

Specimen Volume

1 swab received in a minimum of 1 ml Starswab transport media

Submit 1 patient sample per biohazard bag to avoid cross contamination

Specimen Stability

Starswab specimen stable 4 hours at room temperature; refrigerated 3 days, or frozen for up to 30 days

 

Special Instructions

Submit sample as soon as possible to avoid delay in results.

Testing performed upon receipt of sample with approximately 90 minute turn-around time.

Performing Laboratory

Great Plains Health