Viral transport media
Swabs collected more than 2 days prior to submission
Dry swabs
Non-sterile containers
Leaking containers
Expired transport media
Frozen specimens
Specimens submitted in fixative (formalin)
Swabs not submitted in transport media
Reference Range(s)
No growth
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Gel Transport Media Tube Swab
Minimum Volume
Swab
Sample Stability
24-48 hours room temperature
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Collection Instructions
Swabs inoculated with infected material immersed in gel transport media. Room temperature.
