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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MEP

Specimen Types:

See Under Collection Instructions
Swab

Container Types:

See Under Collection Instructions
Viral Transport Medium Swab

Collection & Request Instructions:

Acceptable specimens:

CSF (at least 100 microlitres)

Nasopharyngeal aspirate

Nose/throat swab in viral transport medium

Saliva swab in viral transport medium

Urine

EDTA blood

Requesting doctor must notify DHS

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature