Aptima - Quest Diagnostics

1 Aptima . Specimen collection and processing guide Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen processing guide Accept After sample collection, Align the score line with the top Swab will drop to bottom of the immediately hold swab in the edge of the tube and carefully vial. Screw cap on tightly and transport tube so the black score break swab shaft. Visually inspect send to lab for processing. line is at top of the tube. to confirm the swab is broken at score line. Break here Reject Supply # 180028. Product: A03. DO NOT break above score line. DO NOT cut or fold swab in half. DO NOT use wooden or any other swabs. Aptima Urine Specimen collection procedure Supply # 180029. Product: A01. Overfilled Underfilled Accept Reject Reject Transfer urine into Overfilling or underfilling will require a new sample collection tube. collection tube to obtain a valid result.

2 Fill between black lines only. Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen collection The white swab is a cleaning swab and should not be added here. The blue swab is the only swab that should be sent to the lab. Supply # 180032. Product: A02. White swab 2 swabs No swab Wooden swab Reject Reject Reject Reject Aptima barcode label placement The bar code label must be placed correctly. This allows for accurate sample identification. Sample00001. Sample00001. 01. 000. Sample00001. Sample00001. ple Sam Sample00001. Correct Do Not Do Not Do Not Do Not placement wrap around put diagonally put too close to bottom put too close to top 1/4 or more clear space above and below the bar code label Quest , Quest Diagnostics , any associated logos, and all associated Quest Diagnostics registered or unregistered trademarks are the property of Quest Diagnostics .

3 All third-party marks and are the property of their respective owners. 2017 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. All rights reserved. MI7087 09/2017.