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Specimen collection as per site of respiratory tract
| Site of respiratory tract | Specimen type |
|---|---|
| Upper respiratory tract | Nasopharyngeal swab/oropharyngeal swab; nasal mid-turbinate swab; anterior nares specimen; nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate |
| Lower respiratory tract | Bronchoalveolar lavage, tracheal aspirate; sputum |
