How to Collect Your Sample
Step 1
Tear the seal and open the swab collection kit.
Step 2
Open the tube by pushing the upper part of the cap.
Step 3
Place the swab inside your mouth on your tongue for 10 seconds to moisten the swab.
Step 4
Use your fingers to gently press on one side of your cheek. On the same side, swab 30 times firmly in an up-and-down motion inside your cheek (buccal).
Step 5
Without removing the swab from your mouth, repeat step 4 on the opposite cheek.
Step 6
Place the swab back into the tube and close it tightly.
Step 7
Label the tube with your name, IC number and the date of swab collection.
(Note: For multiple swab tubes, label each of the tubes respectively).
Step 8
Place the swab collection tube into medical biohazard bag, seal the bag and return it to your respective healthcare provider.
(Note: The Request and Consent Form should be completed and returned to the healthcare provider prior to swab collection).
Step-By-Step Tutorial Video
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