Respiratory Virus Panel

Test Code
RVPN2


Alias/See Also
RVP|RESPIRATORY VIRUS PANEL|RESPIRATORY


Preferred Specimen
NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB IN M5 MEDIA


Minimum Volume
0


Instructions
Nasopharyngeal swab/ aspirates or washes. Swab must be thoroughly inoculated for testing. Rotate the swab within the nasopharyngeal canal to collect sufficient sample. Submit in M5 viral media with a plastic flocked swab.


Transport Container
SWAB


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Performed By
LabFirst



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