Pseudonyms
Coronavirus, Novel coronavirus, Wuhan coronavirus, Coronavirus 2019, Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome 2, SARS-2
Collection Requirements
Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasal swab, Throat swab, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate, Bronchial washing, BAL
Tube Colour
Copan E-swab - Liquid Amies (pink Lid) Copan Eswab VTM
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Fee
medicare rebatable
Test code: COVA
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