How long is a COVID-19 sample stable for?

This depends on the lab that is processing the sample. Samples that have been collected are generally stable for 4 days, however, stability time can vary depending on the lab that is processing the samples. The lab name can be found on the return shipping label.  


Laboratory From Date of Collection (DOC) Number of Days for Issue Resolution
Fulgent 7 days 2 days
Perkin Elmer (PKI) 3 days 7 days
Gravity 7 days -----
Assurance 5 days -----
Exact 4 days 7 days