Long-term storage of a specimen for viral culture for more than 6 days should include

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Every attempt should be made to process a viral culture specimen within 12 to 24 hours of collection. Under unusual circumstances, specimens may need to be held for days before processing. For storage up to 5 days, hold specimen at 4° C. Storage for 6 or more days should be at 20 or preferably 70° C. Specimens for freezing should first be diluted or emulsified in viral transport medium.

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