Norgen offers a full line of collection and preservation devices for inactivation and stabilization of SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNA at room temperature. Norgen's preservation buffers allows for safe shipping and handling of SARS-CoV-2 positive specimens. Please see the table below for our recommendations based on your specimen type.
| Specimen* | Recommended Collection & Preservation Device |
| Nasopharyngeal Swab | Total Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Tubes (cat.# 69200) (nasopharyngeal swabs sold separately) |
| Saliva | Saliva RNA Collection and Preservation Devices (cat.# RU53800) |
*If you are collecting a specimen not listed, please contact services@norgenbiotek.com and one of our representatives would be happy to make a recommendation.