TEMPUS Nasal Sample Collection Kit Instructions
- June 6, 2024
- TEMPUS
Table of Contents
TEMPUS Nasal Sample Collection Kit
PRE-COLLECTION
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Visit the FedEx website at fedex.com/labreturns to view drop box locations and pick up schedules.
- Your sample should be shipped the same day that you collect it. Make sure you are able to get to your drop box before the last pickup time on the same day you collect your sample.
- Do not deliver your sample to a drop box on the weekend.
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Open test kit on a clean surface.
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Identify your sample transport tube.
- Using a permanent pen, write your date of birth (MM-DD-YY) on the enclosed label.
- Remove the adhesive backing from the labelsticker and affix it to the sample transport tube.
Note: Do not write on or cover up the printed barcode or 9 digit ID number on the tube.
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Activate your Tempus kit at activate.tempus.com.
- Follow the instructions on the fill out the form. Failure to write the appropriate information may result in your sample not being tested.
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Wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap and water before collecting your sample.
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Prepare the sample transport tube by tapping the tube gently and ensure the liquid is at the bottom.
- Unscrew the cap from the sample transport tube and place it on the table.
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Remove the swab from the package.
- Do not touch the soft tip of the swab or lay the swab down on any surface.
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Insert the soft tip of the swab into one nostril, until the tip of the swab is no longer visible.
- Rotate the swab four times in a circular motion around the entire inside edge of the nostril then keep it in place for 15 seconds.
- Repeat the same process in the other nostril using the same swab.
Note: Simply twirling the swab against one part of the inside of the nose, or leaving the swab in the nose for 10–15 seconds, is not proper technique and may result in an insufficient sample.
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Place the swab (tip first) into the sample transport tube.
- Tip of swab will be in the liquid. Leave the swab inside the tube.
- If the swab is too long to fit inside the tube, break the swab handle against the side of the tube at its perforated break point. Discard the top portion of the swab.
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Screw the cap onto the sample transport tube until it is closed tightly.
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Confirm that the sample transport tube is tightly closed and has your date of birth on the transport tube.
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Place the sample transport tube in the biohazard specimen bag and seal the bag tightly.
- Make sure to leave the absorbent sheet inside the biohazard specimen bag.
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Wipe the outside of the bag with the provided alcohol pad. Dispose of wipe.
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Place the biohazard specimen bag into the Tempus-labeled box it came in. Place the Tempus-labeled box into the FedEx UN 3373 Pak.
- Remove the adhesive liner of the FedEx UN 3373 Pak and press down firmly to seal the Pak tightly.
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Drop off UN 3373 Pak with shipping label at the nearest FedEx Drop Box (see item 1 for locations).
- Please drop off your sample on the same day you collect it and before the last pickup time.
- Do not deliver your sample to a drop box on the weekend.
YOU’RE ALL SET.
After your sample has been dropped off at FedEx, your order will be processed
once received.
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