SLCH Bacteriology Specimen Collection, Storage, and Transport

Specimen Type	Rectal Swab
Guidelines	1.	Carefully insert swab about 1 in. (2.54 cm) beyond anal sphincter.
Container and/or minimum Vol.	Swab transport
Transport	£ 2h, RT
Storage	£ 24 h, RT
Replica Limits	1/day
Comments	Reserved for detecting gonorrhea, HSV, and anal carriage of Streptococcus pyogenes or for patients unable to pass specimen. Feces should be evident on the swab.