Information for use
U-SWAB™ FECAL
Proper sample collection and transport using U-SWAB™ FECAL is essential for reliable results. Follow the steps below to help ensure accurate testing and informed clinical decisions.
Instructions of use…
This pack includes a vial, a red swab with no markings, and a white swab with a single black mark).
1.
Make sure you read the instructions properly before starting to collect your sample.
2.
Lay toilet paper in the toilet bowl to make it easier for you to collect your sample. Try to prevent the sample from touching the water.
3.
Ensure you wash your hands before you start taking the sample.
4.
Fill in the required information on the U-SWAB™ FECAL tube. Take care to ensure your writing is clear.
5.
Remove the cap from the tube and place on a stable, level surface. Take the blue spoon from the peel pouch, ensuring it only touches the stool sample (and nothing else). Use the blue spoon to collect your sample.
6.
Collect a pea size amount of feces.
7.
Put the sample spoon into the fecal collection tube and secure the cap. Place the fecal collection vial into the transport pouch and seal closed.
8.
Wash your hands. Return sample to healthcare provider.