(1) first open the swab package, carefully remove the swab, pay attention to sampling before not to touch anything to avoid contamination

(2) stick the swab into the area to be sampled to stay, rotate or wipe the way to sample

(3) Remove the swab gently, usually by putting the swab into the virus sampling tube, breaking it at the fracture and discarding the end of the swab, tightening the cap and sending it for testing as soon as possible.

It may not be clear to say so, so here are two examples for you

Example: Nasal swab sampling.

(1) first open the swab package, carefully remove the swab, pay attention to the sampling before not to touch anything to avoid contamination

(2) ask the patient to keep his head still and remove the secretions from the surface of the nasal aperture (it is better to let the patient blow his nose first)

(3) The sampler can stand to the side of the patient to reduce the chance of infection caused by coughing and sneezing, and also to relieve the pressure on the sampler.

(4) Measure the distance from the nostril to the root of the ear with a swab and use the hand as a marker.

(5) Slowly insert the nasal swab into the nostril (toward the earlobe) with a wall-touching sensation and allow the swab to remain in the nose for 15-30 seconds, then gently rotate it 3-5 times.

(6) Remove the swab slowly and place it vertically into the virus sampling tube.

(7) At the fracture point, break the swab and discard the tail so that the swab is completely placed in the tube.

(8) Screw on the tube cap, mark it well, and put it into a biosafety bag to seal it well

(9) Send the specimen for timely examination

Pharyngeal swab sampling.

(1) first open the swab package, carefully remove the swab, pay attention to sampling before not to touch anything to avoid contamination

(2) The sampler can first use the tongue depressor to remind the patient to make the "ah~" sound

(3) Let the patient's palatal lobe lift up to expose the posterior pharyngeal wall, and swab over the tongue root to reach the posterior pharynx (lesion) to quickly wipe both sides of the palatal arch and pharyngeal and tonsillar secretions (15~30 seconds).

(4) Put the sampled swab into the virus sampling tube, and break the swab stick at the mouth of the cap so that it is completely placed in the tube.

(5) Screw the tube cap, mark it well, and put it into a biosafety bag and seal it well.

(6) Send the specimen for testing in a timely manner.