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 1 2 3 4
Stopping Point
■ Open the swab Position head back ■ Gently insert swab ■
When the swab is in
collection peel slightly. into the LEFT nostril place, rotate in a
pouch and remove until the collar/safety circular motion 2
the swab, holding by stopping point touches times and then keep it
Breaking the white handle. the outside your nose. there for 15 seconds.
Point ■ As a guide, the swab ■ Remove the swab
■ Identify the collar/ should be pointed in the from nostril and
Handle safety stopping point direction of your left ear. repeat steps on
and the breaking point. your RIGHT nostril,
removing the swab
when finished.
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Please read the instructions before starting. PACKAGE THE SAMPLE
Collecting a specimen can hurt you if you are not
very careful.
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A healthcare professional will observe you with
collecting your specimen.
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If you feel pain at any time during your collection, then
stop and notify the onsite healthcare professional.
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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.
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Do not use the fluid in the specimen transport tube
to wet the swab, or to lube your nostrils, or drink 5 6 7
the fluid.
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If the swab touches anything but the inside of your ■ While holding the Break the swab at Place the tube into the Wash your hands with
nose, please contact the healthcare professional swab, remove the cap the break point, throw specimen bag and seal soap and water or use
on site.
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The swab is intended for one-time single person use.
from the tube. the swab handle in your the bag. hand sanitizer as soon
Do not share the swab. ■ Insert the swab into the personal garbage and as you are able.
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If you feel faint or dizzy, notify the onsite healthcare tube, continuing to hold recap the tube.
professional and do not drive your car.
by the handle.