Dry swabs Swabs not submitted in transport media, expired transport media, or viral transport media Leaking or non sterile containers Samples collected in anticoagulants or formalin
Reference Range(s)
No bacteria seen
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Slide mailer with enclosed slides
Minimum Volume
N/A
Sample Stability
Swabs: 2 days Body fluids: 1 day
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Collection Instructions
Specimen smeared on a slide. Allow to air dry.
Alternative Specimen
Culture swab or sample in sterile collection container. Room temperature.
