Specimen Requirements

1. Collect conjunctival material using a sterile cotton or Dacron® swab.

2. Place swab in viral transport medium.

3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.