[How to use]
1. According to the sampling needs, use the sampling swab to collect samples (preservation solution without swab, the user can self. Matching swabs can be provided by the user).
2. Place the sampling swab into the sampling tube after collecting the sample.
3. Break the swab at the breakable cut-off point of the sampling swab rod, discard the tail, and cover the tube with the cap
4. Label the sampling tube with the information as required.
5. Specimens should be transported to the corresponding influenza surveillance network laboratory within 2 working days after collection, and stored at a temperature of 2-8°C. If the specimen cannot be delivered to the laboratory within 48H, it should be stored at 70°C or below, and the collected specimen should be delivered to the corresponding network laboratory within 1 week. Specimens should avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
6. For nasal swabs, the collector should hold the patient's jaw with the left hand and gently insert the swab into the nasal palate of the nasal canal with the right hand, and then slowly rotate the swab 3-5 times after a few moments and withdraw it. Wipe the other side of the heteropore with the other swab. Immerse the head of the swab into the sampling fluid, squeeze the head of the swab several times in the sampling fluid, break the tail of the swab with force and discard the tail of the swab.
7. Pharyngeal swab, with the left hand, press the patient's tongue with a tongue depressor. The right hand holds the swab to wipe the bilateral pharyngeal tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall, dip the swab head into the sampling fluid in the sampling fluid and squeeze the swab head several times, forcefully break the tail of the swab, and discard the tail of the swab. Nasal and pharyngeal swabs can also be collected in the same - sampling tube.
[Limitations of the test]
This product is only used for the collection, transportation and preservation of clinical virus samples.
[Product performance indicators]
Appearance: The sampling liquid in the tube is a colorless, transparent, non-precipitated liquid;
PH value: 7.8-8.2 when stored at 25°C;
Volume: not less than the labeled volume;
Stability: The product should remain stable in various properties for one month beyond the expiration date.
[Caution]
1. It is forbidden to put the sampling liquid in direct contact with the collected personnel.
2. It is prohibited to moisten the swab with the sampling solution first and then sample.
3. This product is a secondary product and is only used for the collection, transportation and preservation of clinically collected virus specimens, and should not be used beyond the intended use.
4. The product should not be used after the expiration date or if the product packaging is damaged.
5. The collection of viral specimens should be carried out by professionals in strict accordance with sampling procedures; specimens for testing should be operated in a laboratory that meets the safety level.
6. Specimens should be transported to the corresponding laboratory within 2 working days after collection and stored at a temperature of 2~8°C; if they cannot be delivered to the laboratory within 48H, they should be stored at -70°C or below, and the collected specimens should be delivered to the corresponding laboratory within 1 week. Repeated freezing and thawing of specimens should be avoided.
