DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood and swab requests.

Note: If a swab larger than the Copan eSwab Mini Tip FLOQSwab (orange cap) is required, please consider using the Red Top Dry FLOQSwab - 552C.

Medical Staff:

Clinician must inform Department of Health of suspected case: 1300 651 160

Laboratory Staff:

Urgent referral to VIDRL during working hours.

Package as Category A infectious material UN 2814 infectious substance (affecting humans)