Specimen Collection and Handling

- Use Copan ESwab 480C for swab specimens
- Copan 482C swab with smaller flexible tip is also available on request by contacting Laboratory at 315-917-8199
- Must be sent to Lab within 24 hours of collection

MVHS staff: Refer to Eswab Collection Instructions For Microbiology Culture Testing LAI 2311 in Policystat for further instruction