Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions Specimen must be sent to the laboratory immediately. No changes necessary. No changes necessary. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Sterile, long, cotton-tipped swab. Tongue is depressed. The sterile, cotton-tipped swab scrapes all inflamed sites without touching the teeth, tongue or cheeks. Tissue is sent to the laboratory for analysis. After the test Immediate post-test care None.