Specimen Collection & Handling Instructions
COMBINED BUCCAL/BILATERAL ANTERIOR NASAL COLLECTION
The following collection instructions are intended to help you collect your combined buccal/bilateral nasal sample for
the COVID-19 test. First read the instructions carefully, and then follow each step to ensure accurate results.
NOTE: You must be 16 of age or older to perform a self-collected buccal/bilateral nasal sample.

The use of a mirror may assist in your collection.

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Wash your hands withsoap and water and drythoroughly.

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Write your full name, date ofbirth and the date and time ofyour collection on the label
and then attach it to the tube.

Obtain the Buccal/Bilateral Anterior
Nasal Collection Kit. Verify that thecollection tube contains liquid andthat the fluid is not visibly cloudy.

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Grasp the two ends of thewrapping on the wrappedswab and slowly peel thewrapping down to expose theswab handle. Do not unwrap
the swab completely.

Remove the swab from thepackage and grasp the swab sothat you are pinching the scoreline. This will prevent accidental
breakage of the swab duringcollection.

9Unscrew the cap of the tube, placing
it right side up on a flat surface or in
the designated portion of the kit. Donot spill the contents of the tube.

78To avoid contamination, ensureswab does not come into contact
with your hand or any surface
prior to collection.
If contaminated, use a new kit.
Important: Do NOT pre-moisten
or pre-wet swab prior to collection

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Using the same swab,
repeat for the other nostril.
Rotate the swab for anadditional 15 seconds.

Insert swab about 1 cm (0.5 in) inside
nostril one. Rotate swab firmly around theinner surfaces of the nostril for 15 seconds.

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Insert the swab between
the cheek and lower gums
on one side and rotate theswab 3 times to ensure theswab is moistened.
Repeat on the other side.

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Immediately place the swab
into the transport tube so thatthe score line is level with the
top edge of the tube.

Carefully break the shaft
and allow the swab to drop
to the bottom of the vial
into the liquid.

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Discard the top portion of theshaft into the regular garbage.

Screw on tube cap securely
Important: Leaking specimens will berejected for safety and quality reasons.

Wash your hands with soap andwater and dry thoroughly.

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Store the tube at room temperature,and follow the instructions for
packaging your sample.

Instructions for Packaging Your Sample
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Check that the cap on
your sample tube isscrewed on tightly.

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2Place the securely cappedsample tube in the biohazard
bag found in your kit.

Affix the tamper-proof
seal on the bottom frontedge of the box.

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Place the absorbent
pad in the bag alongwith your sample tube.

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Fold your paper
requisition and put it
into the outer pocket ofthe biohazard bag.

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Place thebiohazard bag
inside the foil
pouch and seal it.

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Once placed, carefully
seal the biohazardbag, and ensure it iscompletely sealed.

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Place the foil pouchin your kit box.

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Place the entire kit
box in the poly whitebag and seal.

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Place the FedEx
shipping label on
the bag.

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Close the flaps on
the box.

Immediately after packaging
your sample, contact
FedEx to arrange pickup at
1-800-GoFedEx. Note: Your
home collection kit cannot
be dropped off at a drop box
or FedEx (FASC) locations.
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