Collect
NASAL SMEAR - THIN PREP
Specimen Preparation
SMEAR A MONOLAYER OF NASAL SECRETION ON A CLEAN DRY SLIDE. LET AIR DRY.
Pediatric Collection
NASAL SMEAR - THIN PREP
Unacceptable Conditions
Prepared smear is too thick on the slide.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Place slides in a slide container for transport at ambient temperature.
Stability
N/A