Collect throat specimen using ESwab collection kit.
While using the tongue blade, and dual swab device, reach behind the uvula and swab:
1.) both tonsillar fauces and 2.) the posterior pharynx, and 3.) any ulceration, exudate, lesion, or area of inflammation.
Collect
Throat specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
ESwab collection and transport kit: 15-30°C; Refrigerated specimens acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions
Any source other than throat, any collection kit other than Eswab.
Multiple swabs in transport tube
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient 15-30 °C: 48 hours; Refrigerated 2-8 °C: 6 days
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect throat specimen using ESwab collection kit.
While using the tongue blade, and dual swab device, reach behind the uvula and swab:
1.) both tonsillar fauces and 2.) the posterior pharynx, and 3.) any ulceration, exudate, lesion, or area of inflammation.
Collect
Throat specimen
Storage/Transport Temperature
ESwab collection and transport kit: 15-30°C; Refrigerated specimens acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions
Any source other than throat, any collection kit other than Eswab.
Multiple swabs in transport tube
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient 15-30 °C: 48 hours; Refrigerated 2-8 °C: 6 days
