COVID-19 Resource Page
At COPAN, we are committed to providing critical sample collection and transport products. We have compiled some resources and sample collection videos related to COVID-19 which may help support you during this time.
- CDC Guidelines for Clinical Specimen Collection
- FDA FAQs on Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19
- COPAN's COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits
Video Resources:
How to Use COPAN's Flocked Swabs (FLOQSwabs™) and UTM™ for Nasopharyngeal Sample Collection
Nasopharyngeal Collection, Patient Sampling, Part 1
Nasopharyngeal Collection, Patient Sampling, Part 2
COPAN UTM and Flocked Swabs for Nasopharyngeal Sample Collection (Animation)
This video is intended for nurses, lab technicians and other clinical staff, and provides simple step-by-step instructions for using Copan's flocked swabs (FLOQSwabs™) and UTM for nasopharyngeal sample collection.
Part I of II: This video series demonstrates simple step by step instructions on how to properly collect nasopharyngeal samples to maximize patient comfort.
Part II of II: The video series continues, demonstrating how to collect nasopharyngeal samples for using COPAN flocked swabs.
This video demonstrates the proper method to collect a nasopharyngeal sample using a COPAN flocked swab.
The views and opinions expressed in these videos are those of the healthcare professionals featured. Always read the manufacturer’s package insert for specific instructions regarding specimen collection and transport for the type of test kit being used.