SKC 560-002 MethChek Immunoassay Wipe Kit - Manual (Page 5)

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Sampling
Using moderately fi rm pressure, collect the sample by wiping the surface inside
the template with the moistened swab in the following patt erns:
Do not trap or push surface residue under edges of template.
Wipe in tight continuous patt erns for best results.
Extracting the Sample
1. Open Step 2 Extractor vial and insert swab
containing sample (tip side down) into the vial.
2. Bend swab until it breaks to allow the vial cap to be
replaced with the swab inside the vial.
3. Slowly rotate vial end-over-end; do not shake.
If foam forms, allow sample to stand until foam
dissipates.
4. Remove Step 3 Cartridge and disposable pipett e
from packet and place on wax paper.
Ensure surface is level.
Insert tip into Step 2
Extractor vial.
1
Break off swab, cap vial.
2
Rotate vial end-over-end.
3
a. Left to right in a tight
and continuous “W”
pattern
b. Left to right in a tight
and continuous “Z”
pattern
c. Repeat left to right in
a tight and continuous
“W” pattern
a b c
a n d a n d