At Home Testing

Step 01

To being; wash your hands and make sure you are testing in a clean space.

Step 02

Open specimen tube and place cap face up on clan surface. Avoid spilling and touching the inside of the tube or cap to avoid contamination

Quick tip: If you are testing alone, you may use a short, empty cup to rest your open test vial in while you self swab.

Step 03

Open the swab pack leaving the swab end covered in the packaging until you are ready to swab. Do not touch the swab soft tip.

Step 04

Insert the swab into your nose approximately 3/4 inch. You will feel the resistance of your nose narrowing.

Step 05

In a circular motion, swab the inside of your first nostril for a minimum of 5 to 10 circles.

Step 06

Repeat the process int he other nostril using the same swab.

Step 07

Place the swab in the specimen tube and snap off the end of the swab at the break line. Place the cap on the tube, and screw cap tightly.

Step 08

Ensure that the specimen tube is properly labeled. (Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth, Date of Collection)

Step 09

Place the specimen tube containing the swab in the biohazard bag provided and seal the bag.

Step 10

Place the sealed bag into the provided box.

Step 11

Place the box inside the provided UPS Laboratory Pak mailing bag.

Step 12

Ensure return label is on the UPS bag and schedule a pick up, drop off at UPS or a UPS drop box.