Instructions for using the collection kit for vaginal secretions (discharge), genital sores – anus, or urine test kits to detect 15 infections

The sexually transmitted disease test kits provided by Health Smile are for the collection and transport of samples from cotton swabs and urine of both males and females for testing for sexually transmitted diseases as per the instructions provided.

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• Male Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening Package
• Female Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening Package

The test kit contains:

1. One sealed packaged specimen collection kit (The Abbott multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit) containing the equipment shown in the picture above.
   • Cotton swab (Swab): For collecting 1 individually wrapped, sterile sample.
     Sterile Specimen Swab with scored shaft
   • Transport tube: contains a transport solution for the specimen, which contains a transport solution that stabilizes the DNA until it reaches the testing center, and a window for viewing urine volume (orange cap), 1 tube.
     Transport Tube with urine fill window
   • Pipette (plastic straw): for collecting urine, disposable, 1 tube
     Transfer Pipette
2. Document: Instructions for use of the collection kit for vaginal secretions (discharge), genital sores – anus, or urine test kits to detect 15 infections (download here, Thai / English )
3. Documents: Sexual related infection testing form (Download here Thai / English )
4. Urine collection container: sterilized type (green lid)
5. Ziplock bag: For storing the shipping tubes for return shipping, 1 bag
6. Bubble-padded mailing envelope with address: for returning the reagent tubes to the lab center.

Purpose of use

This test kit is used for collecting, maintaining and transporting specimens for testing for various sexually transmitted diseases. It can be used for both males and females. Specimens that can be collected include vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, urine, or genital-anal sores.

Storage methods, expiration dates, and restrictions on storing specimens

• Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.
• For expiration date, please see the packaging.
• Do not use this kit if the packaging is damaged or if the solution leaks from the tube. If the test kit is found to be incomplete, notify the company immediately.
• Do not collect the cotton swabs and urine together in the same transport tube.
• The presence of blood, other fluids, certain spermicides, and medications for vaginal conditions such as antifungals can interfere with the test. The effects of other factors that can affect the test, such as the use of tampons, douching, or improper sample collection, can also affect the test.

Return of samples to the laboratory

The specimen should be returned to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. The device can maintain its accuracy for up to 14 days, but it is recommended that the specimen be returned within 48 hours after collection.

Before collecting the specimen

• The specimen can be collected at any time as desired, but it is recommended to test after waking up or at least 1 hour after the last urination to increase the amount of bacteria for testing.
• In case of collecting specimens with swabs, avoid contamination with urine, toilet paper or other objects during the collection of specimens.
• Completely fill in the “ Document : Sexual related infection testing form” in Part 1 and Part 2. If you are not sure about filling in the information, you can ask the Admin.
• If you do not want the identity of the person being examined to be revealed, you can enter anonymous information.

Procedure for collecting specimens from vaginal secretions (discharge), genital and anus wounds

1. Please read the information in this document carefully. If you have any questions, please contact our staff at 089 874 9565 or LINE ID: @HealthSmile.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
3. In a private room, undress from the waist down and sit on the toilet or a comfortable chair.

Do not clean , douche, or wash the wound with water or any wound dressings, as this may reduce the amount of germs that can be tested.

4. Open the outer packaging and you will see a white envelope that says Specimen Collection Swab. Inside is an orange cotton swab.
5. Open the package containing the cotton swab to collect the specimen at the desired location. Pull out the cotton swab carefully, do not touch the tip of the swab, and do not place it on the floor.

In the case of examination of vaginal secretions (discharge)

• Hold the orange cotton swab in your hand using two fingers: place your thumb and index finger on the crease of the orange cotton swab. Be careful not to break the cotton swab.
• Gently insert the cotton swab about 5 cm into your vagina or until your thumb and forefinger are close to your penis, and gently rotate the swab for 15 to 30 seconds. Make sure that the tip of the swab touches the vaginal wall so that any discharge (discharge) is absorbed by the cotton swab.
• Carefully remove the cotton swab from the vagina and continue to hold it in your hand.

In the case of examination of secretions from wounds in the genitals or anus

• Gently apply the cotton swab to the wound on the genitals or anus, starting from the blisters that are not yet wounds or the wounds that are already dry (if any), then gradually move to apply to fresh wounds that still have blood, pus, or secretions. At each point, gently rotate the cotton swab for 10 seconds, making sure that the tip of the cotton swab touches every part of the wound, both the center of the wound, the edges of the wound, including the scab. Do this for every part that has a wound so that the secretions are absorbed by the cotton swab.

Then, immediately insert the swab with the sample into the shipping tube and gently break the tip of the swab into the tube without removing the swab from the tube, discarding the top of the swab without the cotton. Close the cap of the tube tightly, place it in the provided Ziplock bag, and place it in a bubble wrap bag for shipping.

Urine collection procedure

1. Please read the information in this document carefully. If you have any questions, please contact our staff at 089 874 9565 or LINE ID: @HealthSmile.
2. You should hold your urine for at least 1 hour before the test.
   • For women, the genital area should not be cleaned before collecting urine.
   • For males, the tip of the penis should not be cleaned before collecting urine.

3. Wash your hands thoroughly.
4. Start collecting urine “from the first urination” approximately 20-30 cc (approximately 1/3 – 2/3 of the large container with a green lid). An excessive amount of urine may cause the bacteria to be diluted and may not be detected.
5. Tear open the test kit bag that has a pipette (plastic straw), then use the straw to suck out approximately 3 cc of urine and place it in the DNA stabilization solution tube (orange cap). The appropriate amount can be observed when the urine volume rises to the square hole at the DNA stabilization solution tube (orange cap).
6. Close the cap of the DNA fixing solution tube tightly and invert the tube three to four times to ensure that the urine is thoroughly mixed with the DNA fixing solution inside the tube.
7. Put the tube containing the solution (orange cap) in the provided Ziplock bag and place it in another bubble wrap bag to wait for shipping.

Delivery process to the lab center

There are two ways as follows:

1. Call Messenger to receive by informing Admin at LINE ID @HealthSmile and wait for the staff to receive the items sent for examination.
2. Send the test kit via EMS in a bubble-proof mailing envelope with an address for returning the reagent tubes to the lab center.

Cautions

• This product cannot be reused.
• The liquid in the sample collection tube cannot be eaten. If ingested or splashed into the eyes, please consult a doctor.
  • If the solution in the tube spills on your skin, wash the affected area with soap and water.
  • Notify your doctor, nurse, or caregiver if irritation occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Package Quantity : One set per box Manufacturer : Abbott Molecular Inc. 1300 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines IL 60018 USA Importer of Test Kit : Q Bioscience Co., Ltd.
Registration number 64-2-3-1-0002207 Inspection center : Newgen Diagnostics Co., Ltd. Service provider : Wattana Medical and Wellbeing Co., Ltd. (formerly Health Smile Co., Ltd.)
899/17 Village No. 2, Ban Khlong Suan Subdistrict, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan 10290
Email : Contact@HealthSmile.co.th
Call: 0898749565
LINE ID : @HealthSmile