Step 1: GET READY 

Open your kit and place all items on a suitable surface:

• Envelope 1: Activation instructions.
• Box 2: Swab and Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Box 3: Safety bag and prepaid return envelope.

Step 2: ACTIVATE YOUR KIT

• Open Envelope 1 and read the activation instructions
• Register your kit in our Red drop LAB. App.

Step 3: COLLECT YOUR SAMPLE

Open Box 2 to remove the swab, and read the sampling instructions carefully:

• Wash your hands thoroughly.
• Get in a comfortable position (either sitting or standing).
• Remove the swab from the tube by twisting the cap (do not touch the soft tip or lay the swab down. If the soft tip is touched, the swab is laid down, or the swab is dropped, use a new swab).
• Hold the swab at the red breakpoint indicator mark, with the swab tip facing you (do not hold the swab shaft below the break point, nor by the cap).
• Use your free hand to hold back the folds of the vagina and insert the swab tip into the vaginal opening.
• Gently slide the swab into the vagina and stop when your fingers reach the vaginal opening. Rotate the swab for 10–15 seconds.
• Withdraw the swab carefully, insert it back into the tube, and close the cap.

Step 4: SEND YOUR SAMPLE 

• Insert the tube into the safety bag found in Box 3.
• Place the safety bag into the prepaid return envelope and mail it on the day of collection.

CONGRATULATIONS ! You’re done ! We will send you email/notifications when your results are available.

Precautions for use:

A vaginal sample must not be self-collected during pregnancy or in the three months after giving birth, and if the patient has recently had a gynaecological operation, or in case of unusual bleeding or pelvic pains.

In the 3 days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, use of vaginal ovules, creams or washes, vaginal contraceptives or condoms should be avoided.

In the 2 days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, sexual intercourse and ultrasound scans or gynaecological examinations should be abstained from.