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Sample Type
throat swab
Collection Tube
E-swab.
*** Do not use calcium alginate swabs***
Specimen Handling Instructions
Storage: 2-30oC (Ambient and Refrigerated Acceptable)
Transport
Transport: 2-30oC (Ambient and Refrigerated Acceptable)
Department
Microbiology
Sample Stability
Eswab (@ 15-30oC )=48 hours / Eswab (Refrigerated) =6 days