One or more of the following:
5.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 5.0 mL nasal wash in non‑additive tube, nasal swab in non‑additive tube without media.
Test Description
Viral shedding from the respiratory tract and viremia can occur for up to 14 days. Recommend submitting BOTH nasal swab and EDTA whole blood to increase the chances of viral recovery.
Interferences: Wooden swabs can interfere with testing and plastic swabs are preferred.