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The Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit is intended for the collection and transportation of male and female, swab and urine specimens for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae per instructions provided.
View Ordering InformationEach multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit contains:
Validated Sample Types for RealTime CT/NG Include:
Female
Clinician Benefits
Laboratorian Benefits
Indications and Limitations of Use
Intended Use
The Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit is intended for the collection and transportation of male and female, swab and urine specimens for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae per instructions provided. Refer to the specimen collection procedure in the package insert for specimen collection instructions for specific sample types. Self-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit is not intended for home use.
Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION: This product requires the handling of human specimens. It is recommended that all human sourced materials be considered potentially infectious and handled with appropriate biosafety practices.
Limitations of the Procedure
Collect Either A Swab or A Urine Specimen
The kit contains a transfer pipette for adding approximately 3 mL of urine to the transport tube and an individually packaged sterile specimen collection swab that is placed into the transport tube after swab sampling. The transport tube contains 1.2 mL of specimen transport buffer and is used to stabilize DNA until sample preparation.
Refer to the specimen collection procedure in the package insert for specimen collection instructions for specific sample types. Self-collected vaginal swab specimens are an option for screening women when a pelvic exam is not otherwise indicated. The Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit is not intended for home use.
Sample Collection Procedure
Urine Specimen and Swab Specimen Storage and Transport
After collection, transport and storage conditions at 2°C to 30°C for up to 14 days. If longer storage is needed, store at -10°C or colder for up to 90 days.
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