This technique provides best quality of specimen for examination. The fresh specimen is immersed in a liquid called a fixative for several hours (the necessary time depends on the size of the specimen ...

Label containers clearly on the side, not the lid, with your name and phone number. Include the type of fixative on the container or the submission form, both to ensure proper processing and to help ...

The appropriate procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab specimen, as shown in the video by Marty et al. (published on April 17 at NEJM.org), 1 is of paramount importance. Proper collection of a ...