Candida auris PCR w/reflex to culture

YCAURS

Candida auris PCR w/reflex to culture

E-Swab

E-Swab

Collection instructions:
Before beginning, follow institution guidelines for PPE and infection control.

1) Open the swab package by grasping the plastic at the opposite end from the soft tip. Leave the swab tip enclosed in the package to prevent contamination.
2) Carefully remove the tube from its packaging.
3) Pull the swab from its package, being careful not to touch the soft tip. Firmly rub the soft end of the collection swab as described in the next step. Swab both the axilla and groin with the same swab as described below.
> Rub all sides of the swab tip over the left axilla skin surface and then the right, targeting the crease in the skin where the arm meets the body (i.e., swab both armpits, swiping back and forth 5 times per armpit).
> With the same swab used on the axilla, rub both sides of the swab tip over the left groin skin surface, targeting the inguinal crease in the skin where the leg meets the pelvic region and repeat with the right side (i.e., swab the skin of both hip creases, swiping back and forth 5 times per hip crease).
4) Remove the cap from the swab collection tube; then place the soft end of the collection swab into the tube. Be careful to keep the cap from touching any materials that may contaminate your sample.
5) Snap off the end of the swab at the marked line by bending the plastic handle against the edge of the transport media container.
6) Screw on the tube cap. You may need to adjust it until the snapped end of the swab slides into place in the center of the cap.
7) Write specimen information on the tube label or apply patient identification label.
8) Send or ship immediately to a testing laboratory.
> Specimens should be tested within 4 days of collection, or as otherwise indicated by testing laboratory.

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Refrigerated 4 days