- Do NOT collect samples during your menstrual period.
- It is normal and not cause for concern if you notice a slight discharge or blood on the swab after collection.
- If you are pregnant, talk to your health care professional before using this collection kit.
- Wash with water if stabilizing liquid comes in contact with eyes or skin. Do NOT ingest.
- Do NOT spill the stabilizing liquid in the collection tube.
- Do NOT lay the swab tip down or touch any other surface once it is removed from the packaging.
- Small items may pose a choking hazard.
- Click here to view the safety data sheet.
Collection Instructions
OMNIgene•VAGINAL | OMR-130
Summary and explanation of kit
OMNIgene•VAGINAL provides the materials and instructions for collecting and stabilizing microbial DNA and RNA from a vaginal sample.
Preparation: Wash your hands with soap and water prior to starting the collection. Sit or stand in a comfortable position.
Locate the MMB collection tube containing stabilizing liquid and remove the tube from the packaging.
Set the tube aside on a clean surface for later use.
Remove the swab from the packaging using the handle.
IMPORTANT:
Hold the swab only by the handle.
Do NOT touch swab above the break point.
Gently open the folds of skin at the vaginal opening and insert the swab 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) into the vagina.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT bend swab during collection.
Move the swab in several full circles along the vaginal walls for 20 seconds. Ensure the sample is collected on all sides of the swab tip.
Carefully remove swab from the vagina.
While still holding the swab in one hand, carefully unscrew the cap from the collection tube with stabilizing liquid.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT spill the stabilizing liquid in the tube.
Do NOT touch the swab tip to any other surface.
Immediately insert the swab into the bottom of the tube and snap the shaft off at the break point.
The swab tip remains in the tube of liquid.
Tightly screw the cap back onto the tube.
Additional notes
Warnings and precautions:
Storage: 15°C–25°C
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OMNIgene•VAGINAL | OMR-130