Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: 3-mL UTM/Swab set (UTM medium with Regular Flocked Swab)
Collection Instructions:

• Rotate the swab tip several times across the mucosal surface.
• Remove the swab and insert into the red top tube of viral transport medium (UTM) immediately.
• Push the swab into the tube and break the plastic shaft swab at the break line.
• Replace cap and screw on tightly.
• Label specimen with at least 2 patient identifiers (usually name and date of birth)