Impression smears of tissues, lesion scrapings and swabs, upper respiratory tract swabs
Volume:
Two slides per virus
Container:
Plain glass slide, no fixative
Special Instructions:
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, skin lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form.
Collection:
Submit two thinly made air-dried slides. Do not use spray fixative.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate or maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection:
Specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; broken or badly scratched slides; fixative used on slides; bacterial swab transport
