Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Vagina swab

Container/Tube: Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection kit; Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit

Specimen Volume: 1 Swab

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect vaginal fluid sample using the Aptima swab by contacting the swab to the lower third of the vaginal wall and rotating the swab for 10 to 30 seconds to absorb fluid.

2. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube and carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube.

3. Tightly screw on the cap.

4. Submit one vaginal Aptima Multitest or Unisex swab.

5. Send refrigerate.