Collection Instructions
1. Collect the specimen when the patient first awakens (preferably when it is still dark outside) and
prior to the patients urinating or bathing.
2. Pull the pinworm swube paddle device apart into its three pieces, being careful to first note that one side of the paddle is labeled “sticky side” and second, not to touch this “sticky side” of the paddle with your fingers.
NOTE: The words “STICKY SIDE” are etched on the paddle above the sticky surface.
3. Using a rocking motion, press the sticky side of the paddle collection device across the anal area.
4. Put the device back together; again being careful not to touch the sticky collection area of the paddle with your fingers.
For patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Spanish patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Burmese patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D
For Arabic patient collection instruction sheet see Addendum D