Self-swab COVID-19 Collection Instructions

Materials included in kit

  • Biohazard bag
  • Tube of transport media
  • Nasal swab
  • Cleaning wipes
  • Label

1

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Sanitize your hands with provided cleaning wipes.

2

Icon of label being placed on a test tube

Confirm label is correct and place on tube. If label is not correct, return to staff to get this corrected.

3

Icon of hand holding a swab

Remove the swab from the kit. Do not touch the soft end of the swab.

4

Icon of a swab being inserted into nostril

Insert the soft end of the swab into a nostril as far as possible and scrub for 10 seconds.

5

Icon of a swab being inserted into nostril

Using the same swab, repeat step 4 with the other nostril.

6

Icon of labelled test tube

Place the swab into the tube. Break off the indicated end of the swab and close the cap tightly.

7

Icon of test tube placed inside a biohazard bag

Place the tube into the biohazard bag and seal.

8

Icon of hand being sanitized with wipes

Sanitize your hands with provided cleaning wipes.

9

Icon of hand cleaning the outside of a biohazard bag with wipes

Clean the outside of the bag with the wipes.

10

Icon of hand carrying biohazard bag

Return the sample.

11

Icon of hand being sanitized with wipes

Sanitize your hands with provided cleaning wipes.