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using the swab in the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Group A Strep.
1. The BD Veritor System Group A Strep Kit includes sterile swabs with a rayon
tip for throat specimen collection.
2. Have the patient open his or her mouth. Depress the tongue completely with a
tongue depressor.
3. Swab the posterior pharynx,tonsils, and other inflamed areas. Avoid touching
the tongue, cheeks, and teeth with the swab.
4. Withdraw the swab from the mouth. The sample is now ready for processing
using the BD Veritor System Group A Strep 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 use of the throat swabs provided in this BD Veritor System Group A Strep Kit
• Do not use swabs with cotton tips and wood shafts
• Do not use calcium alginate swabs
PROCEDURE
Throat Swab Test Procedure
NOTE: Reagents, specimens and devices must be at room temperature (15–30 °C) for testing. The BD Veritor System
instrument should be powered-on prior to use and will indicate when it is ready for insertion of the BD Veritor System Group
A Strep device.
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