Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nares

Collection Container/Tube: CultureSwab® (white or blue cap)

Collection Instructions:

1. Swab both right and left anterior nares.

2. Maintain sterility.

3. Label with patient's name, second unique identifier (e.g. medical record number or date of birth), date and time of collection.

4. Specimen source (Nares) is required.