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Proper Nasopharyngeal Swab Sample Collection
1. The BD Veritor System Kit includes swabs with a flocked tip for nasopharyngeal
specimen collection.
2. Insert the swab into one nostril of the patient, reaching the surface of the
posterior nasopharynx.
3. Rotate the swab over the surface of the posterior nasopharynx.
4. Withdraw the swab from the nasal cavity. The sample is now ready for
processing using the BD Veritor System Kit.
DOs and DON'Ts of Sample Collection
• Do collect sample as soon as possible after onset of symptoms
• Do test sample immediately
• BD recommends flocked swabs which are provided in the BD Veritor System Flu A+B Kit
• Do not use cotton tips and wood shafts
• Do not use calcium alginate swabs
TEST PROCEDURE
Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Swab Test Procedure
NOTES:
• Reagents, specimens and devices must be at room temperature (15–30 °C) prior to testing.
• The CLIA-waived BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B kit is only intended for nasal and nasopharyngeal swab
specimens that are collected and tested directly (i.e., dry swabs that have NOT been placed in transport media). The kit
includes a pre-diluted process reagent in a ready to use "unitized" tube. This CLIA-waived kit IS NOT INTENDED for testing
liquid samples such as wash or aspirate samples or swabs in transport media as results can be compromised by over dilution.
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