• TRACHOMATIS AND N. GONORRHOEAE TESTING- FEMALE ONLY

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• Collect the sample with the PSMG provided collection device (spatula, CE brush, Endocervex Brush "Broom", Combi-Brush) in SurePath Media.
• Please refer to the SurePath collection guidelines.
• Specimen stable for 28 days.
• Can be ordered as a stand-alone test.

• Patient should collect specimen in a sterile, plastic, preservative-free specimen collection cup.

• Have the patient securely place the cap on the urine collection cup.
• Label collection cup with patient identification, date and time collected.

• • Use the transfer pipette to gently mix and aspirate 2 mL of urine from the urine cup.
  • Urine sample must be transferred immediately after collection to the BD Molecular Urine Buffer Tube.
  • Disperse approximately 2 mL into the BD Molecular Urine Buffer Tube.
  • NOTE – the pipette is intended for use with a single specimen only.
  • Tightly re-cap the tube.
  • To avoid contamination, change gloves between transferring specimens.
  • Label the tube with two patient identifiers (name and date of birth), date and time collected. Be careful not to obscure the bar codes on the bottom of the tube.
  • Once the urine has been transferred, the specimen is stable for 21 days at 2-30°C.

• Collect the sample with the PSMG provided collection device (spatula, CE brush, Endocervex Brush "Broom", Combi-Brush) in SurePath Media.
• Please refer to the SurePath collection guidelines.
• Can be ordered as a stand-alone test.
• Specimen stable for 28 days

• Specimen must be collected in a health care setting.
• Specimen must be collected using FLOQSwab
• Post Patient swab collection, the FLOQSwabs must be transferred to ThinPrep media by trained medical personnel
• Specimen stable for 28 days

• Wash hands with soap and water before starting.
• Twist and pull cap to remove the swab from the tube
• Hold the swab at the red mark
• Standing in a comfortable position, use the free hand to spread the skin of the vaginal opening, while carefully inserting the swab up to the red mark
• Gently rotate the swab for 10-30 seconds
• Place the swab back into the tube until you hear a “click”
• After collection, hand over the swab for processing

• During pregnancy or in the three months after giving birth
• If recently undergone gynecological surgery
• In case of unusual bleeding or pelvic pain

• • Carefully uncap the ThinPrep vial containing medium and place it on a stable, flat surface
  • Slowly pull the FLOQSwab cap off to remove the swab from the tube. Minimize touching the inner walls of the tube as you remove the FLOQSwab.
  • Hold the vial with one and then with the other hand, place the FLOQSwab tip into the vial until the FLOQSwab tip is fully immersed in the medium and touch the bottom of the vial
  • Holding the vial, swirl the FLOQSwab along the inner vial wall for 20 seconds while ensuring the swab remains immersed in the medium. Be careful not to splash
  • Carefully draw the FLOQSwab up along the inner vial wall until the tip is no longer immersed in the medium. Hold the top against the wall to drain fluid from the swab. Place the FLOQSwab back into the swab sheath and discard.
  • Re-cap the vial and tighten until the lines on the cap and vial meet or slightly overlap to prevent leakage. Store upright.
  • Label with two patient identifiers (patient name and Date of birth), date of collection.

NOTE: Specimen collection for the BD Max vaginitis panel may be collected by the clinician or it may be collected directly by the patient.

Clinician Collection Procedure

• Collect swab prior to pelvic, speculum, or bimanual exam.
• No lubricant is to be used before or during sample collection.
• Gently slide the swab no more than 2 inches (5 cm) 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.
• Rotate the swab for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Withdraw the swab without touching the skin outside the vagina.
 

• Do NOT collect at the posterior fornix.
• Lukewarm water may be used to warm and lubricate the speculum.
• If lubricant must be used, lubricant should be used sparingly and applied only to the exterior sides of the speculum blades avoiding contact with the tip of the speculum.
• Avoid contact between the swab and the speculum or lubricant.
• Insert the BD Molecular Collection Swab to contact the vaginal sidewall, 2 inches within the vagina, rotate gently for 10-15 seconds; withdraw the swab without touching the speculum.

• Do not use lubricant with the BD MAX UVE Specimen Collection Kit to aid in self collection.
• Patient must collect their specimen before any vaginal exam is performed with a lubricant.
• Patient must wash hands with soap and water prior to collection. Rinse and dry.
• Twist the cap to break the seal. Do not use if seal is broken or damaged. Carefully pull the cap with attached swab off 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. Check for presence of the swab tip. If the swab has no tip, discard it and request a new vaginal swab.
• Hold the swab by the cap with one hand so the swab tip is pointing toward you.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.
• Gently slide the swab 2 inches (5 cm) 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 self-collection; consult your clinician at this point.
• Rotate the swab for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Withdraw the swab without touching the skin outside the vagina. Place the swab in the tube and cap the tube securely.
• After collection, wash hands with soap and water, rinse, and dry. Return the swab in its tube to the nurse or clinician as instructed.

Swab to sample buffer tube transfer procedure

• Unscrew the green cap of the BD Molecular Swab Sample Buffer Tube, taking care not to contaminate the contents or the outside of the tube. Immediately after collection, insert the BD Molecular Collection Swab into the tube so that the score mark indicated by the black line is at the lip of the tube.
• Carefully break the shaft at the score mark and allow the swab to drop into the tube.
• Tightly re-cap the tube.
• Label tube with patient information, date and time collected. Be careful not to obscure the barcodes on the bottom of the tube
• Specimen is stable for up to 21 days if stored between 2-30°C