Specimen Collection

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. Return swab to paper sleeve and label paper prior to sending to lab.