Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection.

Specimen Type: Throat

Container/Tube: ESwab Collection and Transport System

Specimen Volume: Adequate amount

Collection Instructions:

Follow the collection instructions for the ESwab Collection and Transport System.

1. Instruct the patient to take a deep breath and open wide,  gently depress the tongue with a tongue blade.

2. The swab is then extended between the tonsillar pillars, behind the uvula, and/or other areas of concern.

3. Take care not to touch the buccal cavity.

4. Saying “Ah” helps raise the uvula and aids in reducing the gag reflex.

5. The swab is swept back and forth across the posterior pharynx to obtain adequate sample.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.