BDProbeTec ET
Swab Sample Collection and Storage
Ampl i f i ed DNA probe t est f or chl amydi a
Ampl i f i ed DNA probe t est s f or chl amydi a and gonorrhea
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Storage and Transport
St ore and t ransport at 2 27C f or up t o 4 6 days.
Endocervical Swab
1. Remove excess mucus wit h
cleaning swab and discard.
2. Insert t he Cult uret t e
Di rect
Swab i nt o t he cervi cal canal
and rot at e f or 15 30 seconds.
Male Urethral Swab
1. Insert t he Mini-Tip Cult uret t e
Direct Swab 2 4 cm int o
t he uret hra
2. Rot at e f or 3 5 seconds.
3. Immedi at el y pl ace cap/swab
i nt o t ransport t ube.
4. Make sure cap i s t i ght l y
secured t o t ube.
5. Label t ube w i t h pat i ent
i nf ormat i on and
dat e/t i me col l ect ed.