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Swab Specimen Collection
Endocervical Swab Specimen Collection using Female Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit for the BD ProbeTec CT/GC
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Q Amplified DNA Assays
1. Remove the cleaning swab from packaging.
2. Using the polyester fiber-tipped cleaning swab with the white shaft, remove excess blood and mucus from the
cervical os.
3. Discard the used cleaning swab.
4. Remove the pink collection swab from packaging.
5. Insert the collection swab into the cervical canal and rotate for 15 – 30 s.
6. Withdraw the swab carefully. Avoid contact with the vaginal mucosa.
7. Uncap the CT/GC Q
8. Fully insert the collection swab into the CT/GC Q
9. Break the shaft of the swab at the score mark. Use care to avoid splashing of contents.
10. Tightly recap the tube.
11. Label the tube with patient information and date/time collected.
12. Transport to laboratory.
Vaginal Swab Patient-Collection Procedure using Vaginal Specimen Transport for the BD ProbeTec CT/GC Q
DNA Assays.
NOTE: Ensure that patients read the Patient Collection Instructions before providing them with a collection kit.
1. Wash hands with soap and water. Rinse and dry.
2. It is important to maintain a comfortable balance during the collection procedure.
3. Twist the cap to break the seal. Pull the cap with attached swab from the tube. Do not touch the soft tip or lay
the swab down. If you touch or drop the swab tip or the swab is laid down, discard the swab and request a new
vaginal swab.
4. Hold the swab by the cap with one hand so that the swab tip is pointing toward you.
5. With your other hand, gently spread the skin outside the vagina. Insert the tip of the swab into the vaginal
opening. Point the tip toward your lower back and relax your muscles.
6. Gently slide the swab no more than 2 inches into the vagina. If the swab does not slide easily, gently rotate the
swab as you push. If it is still difficult, do not attempt to continue. Make sure the swab touches the walls of the
vagina so that moisture is absorbed by the swab.
7. Rotate the swab for 10 – 15 s.
8. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin. Place the swab in the tube and cap securely.
9. After collection, wash hands with soap and water, rinse, and dry.
10. Return the tube with the swab to the nurse or clinician as instructed.
11. Label with patient information and date/time collected.
12. Transport to laboratory.
Male Urethral Swab Specimen Collection using Male Urethral Specimen Collection Kit for the BD ProbeTec CT/GC Q
Amplified DNA Assays:
1. Remove the swab from packaging.
2. Insert the swab 2 – 4 cm into the urethra and rotate for 3 – 5 s.
3. Withdraw the swab.
4. Uncap the CT/GC Q
5. Fully insert the collection swab into the CT/GC Q
6. Break the shaft of the swab at the score mark. Use care to avoid splashing of contents.
7. Tightly recap the tube.
8. Label the tube with patient information and date/time collected.
9. Transport to laboratory.
Swab Storage and Transport
Table 1 provides instructions for storage and transport conditions to the laboratory and/or test site for swab
specimens. The endocervical and the male urethral swab specimens must be stored and transported to the laboratory
and/or test site within 30 days after collection if kept at 2 – 30ºC or within 180 days after collection if kept frozen at
-20ºC. Patient-collected vaginal swab specimens must be stored and transported to the laboratory and/or test site
within 14 days after collection if kept at 2 – 30ºC or within 180 days after collection if kept frozen at -20ºC. Patient-
collected vaginal swab specimens that are expressed in CT/GC Q
30 days after expression if kept at 2 – 30ºC or within 180 days after the date of expression if kept frozen at -20°C.
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Swab Diluent tube.
x Swab Diluent tube.
x Swab Diluent tube.
x Swab Diluent tube.
x Swab Diluent may be stored and processed within
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