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When is the best time to collect clinical specimens?

April 26, 2017best clinical collect specimens time

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When is the best time to collect clinical specimens?

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In unvaccinated persons, the best time to collect serum is between 3 to 5 days from the time symptoms are evident. Buccal/oral swabs should also be collected during this time period. If a patient presents earlier than this, it is still useful to collect serum and viral specimens.