Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Nasopharyngeal - Flocked Mini Tip Swab

Note: Specimen Source is required

Container/Tube:  Universal Transport Medium (UTM) Vial

Collection Instructions: Nasopharyngeal

NOTE: Wear appropriate PPE before beginning the collection process.

     1.  Open the package that contains the swab and transport medium tube.  Set the tube aside                    before collecting the specimen.

     2.  Open the swab wrapper and remove the swab, taking care not to touch the tip of the swab to              any surface.

     3.  Hold the swab in your hand, pinching in the middle of the swab shaft on the scoreline.

     4.  Gently insert the swab into the nostril until you touch the posterior nasopharynx.

     5.  Rotate swab several times.

     6.  Remove the cap from the tube.  Insert the swab into the transport medium.

     7.  Break the swab shaft against the side of the tube at the scoreline.  Avoid splashing contents                on the skin.  Wash the soap and water if exposed.

     8.  Replace the cap on the tube and close tightly.

     9.  Label specimen.