Specimen Requirements

For Ocular and Peritoneal Specimens Only
 
Necessary Information:
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Requirements:
Swab specimens must be collected using an Aptima Collection Unisex Swab (T583), or Aptima Collection Multitest Swab
(T584). These swabs are contained in the Aptima Collection Kit.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Supplies:
Swab, Aptima Male/Female Collection (T583)
Swab, Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit (T584, formerly called Aptima Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection
Kit)
Specimen Type: Ocular (corneal/conjunctiva)
Container/Tube: Aptima Collection Multitest Swab (T584) or Aptima Swab Collection System (T583)
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Swab site using Aptima Collection Multitest Swab (T584) or Aptima Collection Unisex Swab (T583).
Note: The white swab provided within the collection kit is a cleaning swab and should not be used for collection. Discard
the white cleaning swab.
2. Place swab in transport tube provided in collection kit. Snap off swab at score line so swab fits into closed tube.
3. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection.
4. Transport swab container to laboratory and store (refrigerated is preferred) within 60 days of collection.

Supplies: Aptima Thin Prep Transport Tube (T652)
Specimen Type: Peritoneal fluid (pelvic wash, cul-de-sac fluid)
Container/Tube: Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (T652)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Transfer specimen into the Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (T652) within 24 hours of collection.
2. Cap tube securely, and label tube with patient's entire name, and date and time of collection.
3. Transport Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube to laboratory (refrigerated is preferred) within 30 days of collection.