Endocervical exudates or scrapings, urethral exudate, urine, endometrial washing or biopsy, fallopian tube, placenta, fetal part, semen, CSF, respiratory sources from neonates

• Females and Males: Collect a vaginal or urethral specimen using an appropriately sized synthetic swab. Place swab in viral transport media (VTM). Refrigerate and ship to the laboratory at 2-8°C.

• Semen/Urine/Biopsy/Tissue/CSF: Collect specimen in a sterile, leakproof container. Refrigerate and ship to the laboratory at 2-8°C.

Causes for Rejection:

Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually >72 hours); specimen stored or transported at room temperature; wooden shaft swab in transport device.

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