TABLE 2  Clinical specimens for detection of SARS CoV-2
Sample  Recommendationa
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid  +++
Sputum  +++
Nasal swabs  +++
Fibrobronchoscope brush biopsy  ++
Pharyngeal swabs  ++
Feces  +
Blood  +
Urine  +
a  Recommendations are based on references 245 and 246. +++, strong; ++, moderate; +, weak.