4. Close speculum blades (but leave open slightly so don’t pinch vaginal walls) and remove speculum while rotating it back sideways. Withdraw the swab carefully; avoid any contact with the vaginal mucosa. if GeneXpert point-of-care test is available, test specimen/s with point-of-care test and collect two endocervical swabs for sending to the laboratory for antibiotic susceptibility testing; one for microscopy, culture and sensitivity (MC&S) and another for NAAT testing. SWAB COLLECTION GUIDE ACLMAR-BF-VICSA-0088.3 08/18 CHLAMYDIA / GONORRHOEAE - MALE ORGANISM: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae “Chlamydia and/or N.gono PCR/NAAT” must be written. Supersedes: August 2019 Xpert Swab Specimen Collection Device Page 1 of 11 301-0865, Rev. 2. These swabs are specifically designed for cervical swab collection techniques. Specimen collection and processing must be completed in less than 4 hours. Swabs must be frozen within 4 hours after collection. Participants were instructed on the proper self-collection of the FVU (i.e., filling the first 20 ml in a marked cup) and vaginal specimens used to screen for C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae (insert Dacron swab 2 in. Using the polyester fi ber-tipped cleaning swab with the white shaft, remove excess blood and mucus from the cervical os. Withdraw the swab carefully. The endocervical charcoal media swab is used to … 2. 8. A large-tippedcleaning swab Remove the testing swab from the tube and gently insert it into the endocervix by approximately 5mm. The purpose of this research study is to compare two specimen collection techniques (vaginal vs. endocervical swab) to screen for sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women. For endocervical CT/GC or external anogenital lesion HSV1 and 2 specimens collection Includes Sterile Polyester fiber-tipped cleaning swab with a white shaft, sterile Polyurethane foam-tipped collection swab with a pink shaft 5. SITE: Urethra predominantly; other The Xpert®CT/NG Vaginal/Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit contains ATransfer Reagent with collection swab Cleaning Swab Remove excess mucus from the cervix and surrounding area using the large individually wrapped cleaning swab B. Gently rotate the swab clockwise for 10 to 30 seconds in the endocervical canal to ensure adequate sampling. Endocervical Chlamydia swab: scrub endocervical region in and out for 10-30 seconds. Alternatively, the Q x Swab Diluent tube may be stored and transported frozen (-20°C) to the laboratory and/or test site within 180 days of collection. Participants are not asked to partake in this specimen collection as an additional procedure. E Section 1: Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking 1.1 Product Identifier Product Name Xpert Cervical-vaginal swabs are collections that will only occur when a healthcare provider is performing a genital exam with a speculum for other clinical purposes. Samples are collected using the Hologic Aptima Unisex Specimen Collection Kit for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens. Insert the collection swab into the cervical canal and rotate for 15 – 30 s. 6. Vaginal swabs identified as many infected patients as endocervical swabs and more than FCUs, and may well be the specimen of choice for screening. Per standard of care at DH and CDC recommendations, patient endocervical swabs are collected at the patient's initial prenatal visit and during her third trimester appointment (approximately … 4. Once done break off bottom half into its sample tube. 3. collect endocervical smear for MC&S using swab, glass slide and charcoal medium. Endocervical Specimen Collection 1. swab off to prevent cross contamination. collection swab at 2 C to 30 C. Consult the test-specific Instructions for Use for collected specimen stability claims. Specimen collection and processing. The specimen collection data is immediately recorded on lab requisition form. Avoid … Vaginal swab specimens allowed sensitive and specific detection of CT and GC in the APTIMA assays. Discard the used cleaning swab. [LCx STD kit], rotate around vagina three times), and Trichomonas vaginalis (repeat vaginal collection procedure with second swab [cotton]). 3. Discard this swab. Remove excess mucus from cervical os and surrounding mucosa using cleaning swab (white shaft swab in package with red printing). NOTE: These are cervical-vaginal fluid collections Rotate the swab for 10-15 seconds in the endocervix. Insert the specimen collection swab (blue shaft swab in the package with the green printing) into the endocervical canal. Available from your provider. The endocervical charcoal media swab should be performed second: 1. 5. 3. 4. 7. 2. Remove the pink collection swab from the packaging. Remove the swab and break off into the transport tube at the score line on the shaft. Endocervical Specimen Swab Storage and Transport The Q x Swab Diluent tube with swab must be stored and transported to the laboratory at 2-30°C within 30 days of collection. Collection for Endocervical Swab Specimens 1. For endocervical CT/GC or external anogenital lesion HSV1 and 2 specimens collection: Includes: Sterile Polyester fiber-tipped cleaning swab with a white shaft, sterile Polyurethane foam-tipped collection swab with a pink shaft, one tube of Qx swab diluent: Product Type: BD Probetec™ QX Collection Kit Remove the cleaning swab from packaging. Screw the lid onto the sample tightly.