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Collect patient specimen by swabbing the posterior pharynx, tonsils and other inflamed areas. Avoid
touching the tongue, cheeks and teeth with the swab.
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Nasal Swab
For optimal test performance, use the swabs provided in the test kit. Alternatively, rayon, foam,
HydraFlock® Flocked swab (standard tip), HydraFlock® Flocked swab (mini tip), Copan Mini Tip Flocked
Swab, or Copan Standard Flocked swabs can be used to collect nasal swab samples.
Puritan PurFlock Standard Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs, Puritan PurFlock Mini Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs and
Copan Standard Rayon Tip Swabs are not suitable for use in this assay.
To collect a nasal swab sample, carefully insert the swab into the nostril exhibiting the most visible drainage,
or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not visible. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until
resistance is met at the level of the turbinates (less than one inch into the nostril). Rotate the swab several
times against the nasal wall then slowly remove from the nostril. Using the same swab, repeat sample
collection in the other nostril.
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Use sterile rayon, foam, polyester or flocked flexible-shaft NP swabs to collect a nasopharyngeal sample.
To collect a nasopharyngeal swab sample, carefully insert the swab into the nostril exhibiting the most
visible drainage, or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not visible. Pass the swab directly
backwards without tipping the swab head up or down. The nasal passage runs parallel to the floor, not
parallel to the bridge of the nose. Using gentle rotation, insert the swab into the anterior nare parallel to the
palate advancing the swab into the nasopharynx, leave in place for a few seconds, and then slowly rotate
the swab as it is being withdrawn.
To ensure proper collection, the swab should be passed a distance that is halfway of that from the nose to
the tip of the ear. This is about half the length of the swab. DO NOT USE FORCE while inserting the swab.
The swab should travel smoothly with minimal resistance; if resistance is encountered, withdraw the swab
a little bit without taking it out of the nostril. Then elevate the back of the swab and move it forward into
the nasopharynx.
SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
For best performance, direct nasal, throat or nasopharyngeal swabs should be tested as soon as possible
after collection. If immediate testing is not possible, and to maintain best performance, it is highly
recommended the nasal, throat or nasopharyngeal swab is placed in a clean, unused tube labeled with
patient information, and capped tightly at room temperature (15-30°C) for up to one (1) hour prior to
testing. Ensure the swab fits securely within the tube and the cap is tightly closed. If greater than one (1)
hour delay occurs, dispose of sample. A new sample must be collected for testing.
If the swab is to be returned to its package for transport, carefully return to allow the swab head to only
come into contact with the lower portion of the packaging. Avoid touching the outside of the wrapper with
the swab.
TEST PROCEDURE
Please refer to the ID NOW Instrument User Manual for full instructions.
Before testing with ID NOW COVID-19:
• Put on a clean pair of gloves.
• Allow all samples to reach room temperature.
• Allow all test pieces to reach room temperature.
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