Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.

 Specimen Type: Fluid

Sources: Nasal washing/aspirate

Container/Tube: Sterile container to lab within 24 hours

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Label container with
patient’s name, identification number, date and time of
collection, and type of specimen.

Source: Nasopharyngeal

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab

Container/Tube: Xpert Nasopharyngeal

Sample Collection Kit swab 

Collection Instructions:

1. Obtain specimen using a nasopharyngeal swab.
2. Holding swab between thumb and forefinger of 1 

 hand and sheath in other hand, give soft wire a
10° to 20° bend. This slight curve fits nose
better, making procedure more comfortable for patient.
3. Slide swab along floor of nose (hand down by patient’s
chin to start swab) with very light pressure to nasopharyngeal
wall.
4. Rotate swab and remove along floor of nose.
5. Insert swab into sleeve and reseal end with cap.

6. Label vial with patient’s name, identification number,
date and time of collection, and type of specimen.