Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

Eye scraping or swab

1. Collect scraping of conjunctiva or conjunctival material using the swab provided in the BD Universal Viral Transport Medium

2. Place scraping or swab in BD Universal 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.

           BD Universal Transport Medium is acceptable up to 48 hours after collection