Self-collection of saliva

Withdrawing is easy. It will take less than a minute!

Preparation:

  • For 1 hour before the test, make sure you do not:
    eating; chewing gum; smoking; brushing teeth; drinking (except water).
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before opening the test tube and wear disposable gloves.
  • Open the bag, then hold the plastic tube with one hand and using your thumb, push the top of the cap to make it easier to open.

Self-collection:

  • Insert the swab into your mouth, above your tongue, and moisten it with saliva.
  • Close your mouth and hold the swap in place for 10 seconds.
    To improve the sampling, use your index and middle fingers to press the swab against the inside of your cheek.
  • Move the swab to one side of your mouth and rub it vigorously 10 times against the inside of your cheek, near the gum line.
  • Repeat the step on the opposite side of the oral cavity.
  • After sampling, reinsert the swab into the jar and close tightly until you hear a click.

Self-collection tutorial