Specimen Requirements

Amnisure ROM collection kit

Specimen Collection:

Cervicovaginal swab in transport tube with buffer. A special collection kit is required for collection.

1. To collect a sample from the surface of the vagina use the sterile polyester swab provided. Remove the sterile swab from its package following instructions on the package. The polyester tip should not touch anything prior to its insertion into the vagina. Hold the swab in the middle of the stick and , while the patient is lying on her back, carefully insert the polyester tip of the swab into the vagina until the fingers contact the skin no more than 2 to 3 inches (5-7 cm) deep. Withdraw the swab from the vagina after 1 minute.
2. Place the polyester tip into the vial and rinse the swab in the solvent by rotating for one minute.
3. Remove and dispose of the swab.