Specimen Requirements

1. Collect specimen using a sterile polyester swab. Insert 2 inches to 3 inches into vagina. Wait 1 minute, then withdraw swab.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly within 30 minutes of collection at ambient temperature only.

 Note:

1. The presence of significant amounts of blood collected with the swab can lead to false positive results.
2. AmniSure should not be used earlier than 6 hours after the removal of any solutions or medicines from the vagina.
3. Bleeding, placenta previa, and performing digital exams prior to the sample collection may lead to inaccurate test results.
4. In rare cases, if the sample is taken 12 hours or later after rupture, a false negative result may occur.