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Test Code RSVN RSV SCREEN, NAT

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Specimen Collection - DRY SWAB

    1. Collection:
      1. use a sterile flocked (preferred), rayon or foam swab
      2. collected swab put back in its original packaging
    2. Stability:
      1. testing should be performed within 1 hour of collection
      2. if testing is not possible within 1 hour of collection, the swab can be held in its original packaging at RT for up to 2 hours or refrigerated (2-8 C) up to 24 hours

Specimen Collection - NP swab in VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA (VTM)

    1. Collection:
      1. use a sterile flocked (preferred), rayon or foam swab
      2. preferred VTM is M4RT; call GPH Lab 308 568 7450 for list of acceptable VTM
    2. Stability:
      1. Swab should be placed in a VTM container within 1 hour of collection
      2. RT up to 8 hours or refrigerated (2-8 C) up to 24 hours

Performing Laboratory

Great Plains Health