Bioteke Corporation (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.  

Product Description Product NameDisposable Virus Sampling TubeProduct ModelST8001-1, ST8001-2, ST8001-3PackageST8001-1: 2mL/tube (sampling swab included)ST8001-2: 3mL/tube (sampling swab included)ST8001-3: 3mL/tubeIntended UseFor collection and sampling of clinical samples.Not intended for microbial identification and drugsensitivity test.Main ComponentsGuanidinium isothiocyanate, Tris, EDTA etc.Storage Condition and ValidityStorage condition: 5-25ºC Validity: 12 monthsRequirements for SamplesPlease transfer specimen to relative laboratory within 2 working days after specimen collection. The storage temperature is 2-8ºC; If the specimen cannot be sent to laboratory within 48 hours, please store it under -70ºCor below, and ensure that the collected specimen is sent to relative laboratory within one week. And please avoid repeated freeze and thaw during this period.Instructions for UseCollect samples with sampling swab according to sampling requirements.After sample collection, put sampling swab into sterile sampling tubes.Break off swab at the truncation point on swab rob. Discard the tail part and cover the lid.Put notes on the label of sterile collection tube as needed.After specimen collection, transfer it to relative influenza monitoring network laboratory within two working days, under 2-8ºCstorage temperature. If the specimen cannot be sent to laboratory within 48 hours, please store it under -70ºCor below, and ensure that the collected specimen is sent to relative laboratory within one week. And please avoid repeated freeze and thaw.Nasal swab: the specimen collector holds patient's chin with left hand, and insert sterile swab gently into nasopalatine inside nasal passage with right hand. After staying for a while, turn swab slowly for 3 to 5 circles and retreat. Wipe the other nasopalatine with another swab.Immerse the swab head into sampling solution and squeeze the swab head several times in sampling solution. Snap the swab tail with force and discard it.Throat swab: press the tongue down with spatula. Wipe bilateral pharyngeal tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wallwith sterile swab using right hand. Immerse the swab head into sampling solution and squeeze the swab head several times in sampling solution. Snap the swab tail with force and discard it. Nasal swab and throat swab can be collected in one collection tube.LimitationsThis product is used for collection, transportation and storage of clinical virus sample only.Performance IndexAppearance: The sampling solution inside tube is colorless, transparent and precipitation-free liquid.pH value: 7.8-8.2under 25ºCLoading amount: no less than labeled amountStability: the characters of this product should remain stable when exceeding by one month the validityAttentionNo direct contact between sampling solution and person to be collected.Please do not immerse swab in sampling solution before sampling.This is disposable product. It is used for used for collection, transportation and storage of clinical virus sample only. Please do not use otherwise.Do not use this product after expiry date or when the package is in damaged condition.Virus specimen collection should be performed by professionals in strict accordance with sampling procedures. The specimen testing should be performed in laboratories meeting safety requirements.Please transfer specimen to relative laboratory within 2 working days after specimen collection. The storage temperature is 2-8ºC; If the specimen cannot be sent to laboratory within 48 hours, please store it under -70ºCor below, and ensure that the collected specimen is sent to relative laboratory within one week. And please avoid repeated freeze and thaw.ReferencesStandard Operating Procedureof National Influenza CenterWHO Global Influenza Network Surveillance ProgramSpecimen Collection and Detection Technique Scheme for Hand-foot-mouth Disease(HFMD)