Considerations for sampling, testing, and reporting of SARS-CoV-2 in animals pdf icon[325 KB, 6 pages]external icon for additional information.Preferred samples for virus isolation and viral nucleic acid testing include nasal swab, oropharyngeal swab, and/or rectal swab.
Samples may also be taken from internal organs collected post-mortem, or a fecal sample may be used in situations where direct sampling is not possible or may compromise animal welfare.