Xpert Xpress Multiplex Vaginal Panel (MVP)

Swab specimens must be collected by trained personnel or self-collected in a clinical setting. Open individual collection package that contains the pink capped Xpert Swab Transport Reagent tube and the individually wrapped collection swab. Discard larger swab. Open and remove collection swab taking care not to touch the tip or lay it down. Hold swab in your hand, placing your thumb and forefinger in the middle of the swab shaft across the scoreline. Carefully insert the swab into the vagina about 5 cm (2 inches) inside the opening of the vagina. Gently rotate swab for 10-30 seconds. Ensure the swab touches the wall of the vagina so that moisture is absorbed by the swab. Withdraw swab and continue to hold it in your hand. While holding the swab, unscrew the cap from the Xpert Swab Transport Reagent tube. Do not spill the contents of the tube. Identifying the scoreline on the collection swab shaft, carefully break the swab shaft against the side of the tube at the scoreline. If needed, gently rotate the swab shaft to complete the breakage. Discard the top portion of swab shaft. Re-cap the swab transport reagent tube and tighten the cap securely. Invert or gently shake the tube 3-4 times to elute material from the swab. Label the transport tube with sample identification as required.