SRL総合検査案内

VP5 (Previous container symbol W5) handling methods of samples

SAMPLING METHOD

1. Insert a dedicated cotton swab into the posterior vaginal vault, and rotate the swab about 10 seconds to allow it to absorb secretions.
   * Do not rub the vaginal surface vigorously.
   * Avoid any mucus from being contained into the specimen.
   
2. Remove the white cap of the specimen extraction container. Immerse the secretioncontaining swab in the extraction buffer, and swirl the swab 5 times. (Do not spill the contents of the container.)
   
3. Take out the cotton swab from the specimen extraction container.
   
4. Attach a specimen filter to the specimen extraction container.
   
5. Drop all of the specimen extract into the specimen storage tube. Close the cap of the tube, and be sure to freeze it.
   

Points to note

• Collect specimen before washing the vagina.
• If sperm are contained in a specimen, do not use it.
• If ≥0.1% of blood is contained in a specimen, accurate results may not be obtained.
• Collect specimen from the posterior vaginal vault.
• Avoid rubbing the vaginal surface vigorously.