Sampling Liquid Droplets From a Solid Surface Using a Swab
| Personnel |
Task |
| Helper |
- 1a. Opens the handle end of the forceps package
- 1b. Extends open package containing swab to collector
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| Collector |
- 2a. Removes swab and transport tube from sterile packaging
- 2b. Removes swab from transport tube
- 2c. Touches swab to liquid droplets allowing them to absorb
- 2d. Collects several droplets if possible
- 2e. Places swabs securely into transport tube
- 2f. Moves to sample decon area with swab in transport tube
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| Helper |
- 3a. Sprays transport tube with disinfectant
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| Collector |
- 4a. Checks to ensure transport tube is completely wetted
- 4b. Dries transport tube with clean paper towel
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| Helper |
- 5a. Opens clear zip bag to be used as secondary containment
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| Helper |
- 6a. Places transport tube into clear zip bag
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| Helper |
- 7a. Closes clear zip bag
- 7b. Fills out sample information label
- 7c. Places completed label on clear zip bag
- 7d. Places security seal on clear zip bag
- 7e. Transports sample through final decon
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