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What is the specimen of choice for viral respiratory direct fluorescent antibody testing?

April 26, 2017Antibody fluorescent respiratory specimen Testing viral

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What is the specimen of choice for viral respiratory direct fluorescent antibody testing?

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The specimen of choice is a nasal wash. If the only means of collection is a swab, however make sure that it is kept in a culturette and is moist upon receipt.