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Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM), St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare
Document Name: COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits, Test Ordering and Collection Instructions
Norgen i- Single flocked tip A nasopharyngeal specimen is
Clean swab similar to a recommended with the flocked swab Nasopharyngeal
typical NP swab included
and 1 Norgen Throat
transport medium If a nasopharyngeal specimen is unable to
collect, a Throat swab is alternative with
the flocked swab included

ESBE Single flocked tip A nasopharyngeal specimen is
EZpro swab similar to a recommended with the flocked swab Nasopharyngeal
Clear typical NP swab included
Medium and 1 ESBE EZpro
Clear transport If a nasopharyngeal specimen is unable to Throat
medium collect, a Throat swab is alternative with
the flocked swab included

Version: 11.0
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Effective Date: August 1 , 2020
Approving Authority: Dr. Yan Chen (Medical Microbiologist, DLM) Page 4 of 14