Interim Guidelines for Collecting and Handling of Clinical Specimens for COVID-19 Testing
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Interim Guidelines for Collecting and Handling of Clinical Specimens for COVID-19 Testing
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- The type of specimen collected when testing for current or past infection with SARS-CoV-2 is based on the test being performed and its manufacturer's instructions. Some of the specimen types listed below will not be appropriate for all tests.
- Check with the testing laboratory’s test directory to ensure they can accept a specimen before collection.
- For diagnostic testing for current SARS-CoV-2 infections, CDC recommends collecting and testing an upper respiratory specimen.
- This guidance is intended for healthcare providers or health department staff who are collecting specimens from others in a healthcare setting or at the point-of-care. Guidance for self-collection of specimens can be found here.
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2021-10-25
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