Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Cepheid Xpert Swab Collection Kit

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

1. Remove excess mucus from cervical os and surrounding mucosa using large indivdually   wrapped swab.

2. Using the smaller collection swab insert the swab into the endocervical canal and gently rotate             cloackwise for 10-30 seconds to ensure adequate sampling.

3. Immediately place the swab into the transport reagent tube.

4. Break the swab at the score line and tighten cap.

5. Invert or gently shake tube 3-4 times to elute material from swab. 

6. Leave specimen at 2-30 C after collection.

Note: Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), and date of birth.