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See Table 1 below for other specimen options available.
Table 1: Specimen collection guidelines for COVID-19
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Note: *Transport temperature to PMH Lab from outside of PMH.
Samples currently being tested at the CDC include: Sputum, Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal
swabs. Additional samples that might be collected will be stored until further notice.
Requisition Form Requirements
To order a COVID-19 workup, physicians need to request a viral respiratory screen.
1. Patient demographics: Name, date of birth, medical record number, physician’s name
2. Date and time of sample collection
3. Anatomical site and location of specimen collection
4. Tests requested
5. Clinical symptoms and relevant patient history
Instructions for Nasopharyngeal Swab or Oropharyngeal Swab Collection
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