Specimen Requirements
2 mL nasal or aural fluid in a sterile plastic container. Freeze. Specimen source is required.
Supplies for Submission
sterile plastic container
Specimen Collection
2 mL nasal or aural fluid in a sterile plastic container. Freeze. Specimen source is required.
Storage Requirements
frozen. Specimen Stability: 2 weeks room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 2 weeks frozen
Causes for Rejections
CSF, specimens grossly contaminated with blood, sample with additives