FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OBSERVED SELF-COLLECTION ONLY AND NOT FOR IN-HOME USE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-COLLECTION
MID-TURBINATE COLLECTION USING FLOCKED TAPERED SWAB
COLLECTION KIT COMPONENTS
COLLECT THE SAMPLE
15 Sec
Place in
Nostril
Collar/Safety
Stopping Point
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Breaking
Point
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Handle
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Please read the instructions before starting.
Collecting a specimen can hurt you if you are not
very careful.
A healthcare professional will observe you with
collecting your specimen.
If you feel pain at any time during your collection, then
stop and notify the onsite healthcare professional.
If at any time during your collection you get a bloody
nose or feel a lot of pain, then please stop and notify
the onsite healthcare professional.
Do not use the fluid in the specimen transport tube
to wet the swab, or to lube your nostrils, or drink
the fluid.
If the swab touches anything but the inside of your
nose, please contact the healthcare professional
on site.
The swab is intended for one-time single person use.
Do not share the swab.
If you feel faint or dizzy, notify the onsite healthcare
professional and do not drive your car.
2
Open the swab
collection peel
pouch and remove
the swab, holding by
the white handle.
Identify the collar/
safety stopping point
and the breaking point.
Position head back
slightly.
3
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4
Gently insert swab
into the LEFT nostril
until the collar/safety
stopping point touches
the outside your nose.
As a guide, the swab
should be pointed in the
direction of your left ear.
PACKAGE THE SAMPLE
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6
While holding the
swab, remove the cap
from the tube.
Insert the swab into the
tube, continuing to hold
by the handle.
Break the swab at
the break point, throw
the swab handle in your
personal garbage and
recap the tube.
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When the swab is in
place, rotate in a
circular motion 2
times and then keep it
there for 15 seconds.
Remove the swab
from nostril and
repeat steps on
your RIGHT nostril,
removing the swab
when finished.
7
Place the tube into the
specimen bag and seal
the bag.
Wash your hands with
soap and water or use
hand sanitizer as soon
as you are able.