SWITCH HEALTH STI Panel Collection Kit Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: SWITCH HEALTH

Table of Contents

Read all instructions carefully before you begin.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this test authorized for use by Health Canada?
Is my personal information secure?
Can I leave my specimen outside for pick up?
Where can I access my results?
References
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SWITCH HEALTH STI Panel Collection Kit Instruction Manual

Read all instructions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT — PRIOR TO YOUR TEST

Do not urinate for at least 1 hour
Do not clean your genitals with heavy soaps or chemicals

Check kit contents
Each kit contains a Hologic Altima Urine Specimen Collection Kit, Switch Health Instruction Manual, Switch Health Specimen Label, circular sticker, biohazard bag, and Purolator return shipping bag.
Collect 20-30ml of initial urine stream
Be sure to collect only the initial stream of urine (not mid-stream). Do not overfill as too much urine may affect your results.
Transfer 2ml to the tube
Using the pipette, transfer 2 ml from the collection cup into the tube filling between the black lines. Re-cap the tube tightly.
Discard the remaining urine
Dispose of remaining urine in the toilet. Discard the collection cup and pipette as regular garbage.
Fill out and apply your tube label
Specimens returned without a completed tube label will not be processed.
Prepare your kit for return
Place the now closed tube into the biohazard bag provided and seal it closed. Ensure the Switch Health box is empty and add the biohazard bag containing the closed tube and absorbent sleeve into it. Close and seal the box using the circular sticker provided. Locate the Purolator bag and ensure the waybill (shipping label) and LS labels are present and adhered to the bag. Place the blue Switch Health box into the Purolator bag and seal it.
Return your kit for processing
Select from the available return methods – all options are free! Please return your kit to us as soon as possible.
Review your results
We’ll notify you when your results are available. Log into your Switch Health account where follow-up care options will be tailored to you.

WARNING
The results of the test may be invalidated if the user fails to follow the instructions provided for this STI Panel Collection Kit, including the original manufacturer’s instructions for use. Switch Health is not responsible for any harms resulting from the incorrect use of this STI Panel Collection Kit. Before using the Switch Health STI Panel Collection Kit, the user must review all included instructions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this test authorized for use by Health Canada?

Yes. All tests and devices we use are authorized by Health Canada.

Is my personal information secure?

Yes, we take your privacy seriously. We adhere to Canadian health privacy laws and leverage military-grade encryption to protect your information within all of our systems.

Can I leave my specimen outside for pick up?

Prior to use and after specimen collection, the Switch Health STI Panel Collection Kit must be stored between -20°C to 37°C.

Where can I access my results?

Where can I access my results? Results will be available in your Switch Health account. We will notify you via email and/or SMS text message when results are ready for viewing and download.

GET STARTED
Scan the QR code or visit switchhealth.ca/start/sti to begin