Instructions for Collection and Transport

E-swab – after swab sample is taken, the swab applicator shaft is broken off at the colored breakpoint indication line by bending the shaft on the side of the tube allowing the swab to fall into E-swab transport tube. Discard handle of swab. Replace tube’s screw cap into a funnel shaped molded docking receptacle in cap.

Microbiology prefers to make smear.

Internal specimens should be transported to laboratory within one hour of collection.

Remote Locations: Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.