The novel coronavirus testing specimens shall be collected by:

Qualified technicians who have received biosafety training (who have passed the training) and
Equipped with the corresponding laboratory skills.

Specimens of inpatient cases shall be collected by medical staff of the hospital where they are being treated.
Specimens of close contacts shall be collected by the designated local CDCs and medical institutions.
Multiple specimens may be collected in the course of the disease, depending on the need of laboratory testing.