Como usar um kit VTM para coleta de amostras

MEIDIKE GENE VTM Kit

Meio de transporte viral (VTM) kits are essential tools for safely collecting, storing, and transporting biological specimens for laboratory testing. Proper usage ensures accurate test results and prevents sample degradation.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the VTM Kit

1. Coletando a Amostra

• Use a sterile swab to collect your sample as specified in the instructions.

2. Placing the Swab in the Sampling Tube

• Insert the swab containing the sample into the sampling tube carefully.

3. Breaking the Swab

• Locate the designated break-off point on the swab rod.
• Snap the swab at this point and discard the tail of the rod.

4. Securing the Sampling Tube

• Ensure that the cover of the sampling tube is tightly sealed to prevent leaks.

5. Labeling the Tube

• Clearly mark any required information on the label of the sampling tube, such as date and sample type.

6. Transporting the Samples

• Room Temperature Storage: Samples should be transported to the corresponding laboratory within 3 para 7 dias, armazenado à temperatura ambiente.
• Long-term Storage: If the samples cannot be sent within 7 dias, store them at -80°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to maintain sample quality.

Main Sampling Methods

Cotonete de Garganta

• Use a throat swab to gently wipe the posterior pharyngeal wall and both tonsils; avoid contact with the tongue.
• Quickly dip the swab head into the preserving fluid.
• Break the swab at the designated break-off point and discard the rod’s tail.

Cotonete nasal

• Gently insert the nasal swab into the nasal passage until it touches the palatine area.
• Maintain contact with the palatine for a moment, then slowly turn the swab and withdraw it from the nose.
• Quickly dip the swab head into the preserving fluid.
• Break the swab at the preset break-off point and discard the tail.

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