Urine - First Catch

• Cobas Collection Instructions PCR Urine and Swab Collection kits
• Urine must be transferred to the Cobas media tube prior to transport to the testing laboratory. Urine is stable for 24 hours refrigerated before adding to Cobas Media. 
• Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
• Reference collection instructions above for more details.

REJECTION Criteria:

• Urine received in testing lab not in Cobas media

Note: Testing cannot be added to a clean catch/midstream, non-first void urine sample.

 Endocervical/Cervical/Vaginal Swab

• Cobas Collection Instructions PCR Urine and Swab Collection Kits
• Vaginal specimens REQUIRE the WOVEN swab. 
• Endocervical specimens REQUIRE the FLOCKED swab. 
• Vaginal specimens may be collected in a healthcare setting by the patient using the Cobas® PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Kit
• Reference collection instuctions above for more details.

REJECTION Criteria:

• Both swabs in media
• No swab in media
• Incorrect swab in media