TEST DIRECTORY

V20 (Previous container symbol F2) handling methods of samples

Obtaining specimens from urine

1. Urinate at least 1 hour before collecting sample.
2. Collect 20 to 30 mL of the first-voided urine in a cup. (Please note that too much urine will cause dilution of the specimen, reducing the detection sensitivity.)
3. Within 24 hours, pipette 2 mL of urine in the dedicated container using an attached dropping pipette, and mix. If the urine is filled to the level between the black lines on the dedicated container, an appropriate amount of urine is collected.
4. After the sampling, submit the specimen under refrigerated conditions.

Obtaining specimens from the cervical canal

1. Remove excess mucus from the cervical canal and the surroundings using the cleaning swab (white one). Discard the cleaning swab.
2. Insert the collecting swab (blue one) into the cervical canal.
3. Gently rotate the swab clockwise for 10 to 30 seconds to ensure adequate sampling (Figure 1).
4. Withdraw the swab carefully while avoiding any contact with the vaginal mucus.
5. Immediately place the swab into the dedicated container, and mix the specimen with the preservation solution in the container (Figure 4).
6. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line (Figure 5). Do not spill the contents of the tube.
7. Close the cap firmly while the swab is included in the dedicated container. Submit the specimen under refrigerated conditions (Figure 5).

Obtaining specimens from the urethra of men

1. Urinate at least 1 hour before collecting sample.
2. Insert the collecting swab (blue one) 2 to 4 cm into the urethra (Figure 2).
3. Gently rotate the swab clockwise for 2 to 3 seconds to ensure adequate sampling (Figure 2).
4. Immediately place the swab into the dedicated container, and mix the specimen with the preservation solution in the container (Figure 4).
5. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line (Figure 5). Do not spill the contents of the tube.
6. Close the cap firmly while the swab is included in the dedicated container. Submit the specimen under refrigerated conditions (Figure 5).

Obtaining specimens from the phyarinx (throat swab specimen)

1. Rub the collecting swab (blue one) firmly over the tonsillar arches to ensure adequate sampling (Figure 3).
   Before obtaining a throat swab specimen, patient must refrain from washing month, eating, or drinking.
2. Immediately place the blue swab into the transport tube, and mix the specimen with the swab transport medium.
3. Carefully break the blue swab shaft at the score line (Figure 4). Do not spill the contents of the tube.
4. Firmly tighten the cap of the swab transport tube, and submit the specimen under refrigerated conditions (Figure 5).

Obtaining mouth wash specimens

1. Patient must refrain from eating, gargling, brushing teeth, or chewing gum before collecting specimens.
2. Have the patient to sit face to face to the examiner.
3. Take 15 to 20 mL of physiological saline (0.9% saline solution) in the month, tilt the head backward, and gargle vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Collect all of the gargling liquid into the container for mouth wash specimen.
5. Within 24 hours, pipette 2 mL of the mouth wash specimen in the dedicated container using an attached dropping pipette. If the specimen is filled to the level between the black lines on the dedicated container, an appropriate amount is collected.
6. After the sampling, submit the specimen under refrigerated conditions.

[Note]
Please note that the swab shaft may be broken if an excessive force is applied to the shaft while collecting sample.