Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Cepheid Xpert Swab Collection Kit

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

1. Carefully insert swab tip approximately 1cm beyond the anal sphincter and gently rotate  or insert swab tip no more than 1cm into the anal canal before the anal sphincter and gently rotate.

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

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

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

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

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