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Specimen collection and processing guide

Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen processing guide

Accept

After sample collection, immediately hold swab in the transport tube so the black score line is at top of the tube.

Align the score line with the top edge of the tube and carefully break swab shaft. Visually inspect to confirm the swab is broken at score line.

Swab will drop to bottom of the vial. Screw cap on tightly and send to lab for processing.

Reject

DO NOT break above score line.

DO NOT cut or fold swab in half.

DO NOT use wooden or any other swabs.

Product: A03 Supply # 180028

Break here

Aptima Urine Specimen collection procedure

Product: A01 Supply # 180029

Accept

Transfer urine into collection tube.

Fill between black lines only.

Overfilled

Reject

Underfilled

Reject

Overfilling or underfilling will require a new sample collection tube to obtain a valid result.

Product: A02 Supply # 180032

Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen collection

The white swab is a cleaning swab and should not be added here. The blue swab is the only swab that should be sent to the lab.

White swab

Reject

2 swabs

Reject

No swab

Reject

Wooden swab

Reject

Aptima barcode label placement

The bar code label must be placed correctly. This allows for accurate sample identification.

Sample00001 Sample00001 Sample00001

Sample00001

SamplSe0a0m0p0l1e00001

Correct placement

1/4" or more clear space above and below the bar code label

Do Not

wrap around

Do Not

put diagonally

Do Not

put too close to bottom

Do Not

put too close to top



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