GBS rapid DNA PCR swab - Copan Venturi Transystem

1. Excessive secretions or discharge MUST be wiped away from the vaginal/rectal area. Use of gel or lubricant before collection or failure to remove excessive secretions or discharge may cause the test to abort and require a recollect.
2. Using the double swabs, sample secretions from the mucosa of the lower third of the vagina. Rotate the swabs 3 times to ensure uniform sampling of both swabs.
3. Using the same swabs, insert 2.5 cm beyond the anal sphincter and rotate to sample anal crypts.
4. Place swabs back in the tube.

GBS rapid DNA PCR swab - Copan Venturi Transystem

Refrigerated (preferred) - 6 days

Ambient - 24 hours

• Use of gel or lubricant before collection or
• Failure to remove excessive secretions or discharge prior to collection
• Specimens collected with a double transport swab or ESwab
• Other collection swabs
• Vaginal collection only
• Rectal collection only
• Cervical swab
• Other sources
• Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
• Improper transport container
• Improper transport temperature
• Interfering substances
• Leaking container

Real Time PCR (RT-PCR)