Swab specimens are stored at room temperature and must be tested within 4 days of collection. Swab specimens should be shipped each day to the laboratory at room temperature or may be included in the insulated mailer if urines are also being transported. Urine specimens must be stored at refrigerator temperature and tested within 4 days of collection. Specimens stored and transported at room temperature will not be tested. Store at room temperature.
Expiration date is printed on the collection kit.
This same collection media can be used for viral isolation specimens. Biopsy Specimens Place a small piece of the tissue into Microtest Transport Media. Insert the second swab into the cervical os to collect cells from the transitional zone. Rotate the swab vigorously in firm contact with the endocervical surface to facilitate the collection of columnar epithelial cells. Place swab in Microtest Transport Media, break off at the score line, and tightly cap.