Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collections

COVID-19 self-collect swab

Patient instructions

ContentsA combined throat and nasal specimen is required for COVID-19 testing. Both collections must be performed using a single swab. Instructions on how to collect this swab are provided overleaf.

Please note: The tube with orange lid must be labelled with your details.

1 x Swab and tube with orange lid

1 x Tongue depressor

1 x Specimen bag

1 x Instructions

A test cannot be performed without a pathology request form

written by your doctor.

Please contact your doctor to obtain a valid pathology request form for COVID-19 testing before you collect your swab.

Test results will then be sent back to your doctor.

14 GIFFNOCK AVENUE, MACQUARIE PARK, NSW 2113, AUSTRALIA P (02) 9855 5222 | F (02) 9878 5077MAIL ADDRESS, LOCKED BAG 145, NORTH RYDE, NSW 1670, AUSTRALIA

DOUGLASS HANLY MOIR PATHOLOGY PTY LIMITED | ABN 80 003 332 858A subsidiary of SONIC HEALTHCARE

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Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collections

COVID-19 self-collect swab

Patient instructions

ContentsA combined throat and nasal specimen is required for COVID-19 testing. Both collections must be performed using a single swab. Instructions on how to collect this swab are provided overleaf.

Please note: The tube with orange lid must be labelled with your details.

1 x Swab and tube with orange lid

1 x Tongue depressor

1 x Specimen bag

1 x Instructions

A test cannot be performed without a pathology request form

written by your doctor.

Please contact your doctor to obtain a valid pathology request form for COVID-19 testing before you collect your swab.

Test results will then be sent back to your doctor.

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Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collections

COVID-19 self-collect swab

Patient instructions

ContentsA combined throat and nasal specimen is required for COVID-19 testing. Both collections must be performed using a single swab. Instructions on how to collect this swab are provided overleaf.

Please note: The tube with orange lid must be labelled with your details.

1 x Swab and tube with orange lid

1 x Tongue depressor

1 x Specimen bag

1 x Instructions

A test cannot be performed without a pathology request form

written by your doctor.

Please contact your doctor to obtain a valid pathology request form for COVID-19 testing before you collect your swab.

Test results will then be sent back to your doctor.

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bra

nd

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Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collections

COVID-19 self-collect swab

Patient instructions

Kit contentsA combined throat and nasal specimen is required for COVID-19 testing. Both collections must be performed using a single swab. Instructions on how to collect this swab are provided overleaf.

Please note: The tube with orange lid must be labelled with your details.

1 x Swab and tube with orange lid

1 x Tongue depressor

1 x Specimen bag

1 x Instructions

A test cannot be performed without a pathology request form

written by your doctor.

Please contact your doctor to obtain a valid pathology request form for COVID-19 testing before you collect your swab.

Test results will then be sent back to your doctor.

Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collectionsCOVID-19 self-collect swabPatient instructions

Kit contentsA combined throat and nasal specimen is required for COVID-19 testing. Both collections must be performed on a single swab. Instructions on how to collect this swab are provided overleaf.Please note: The tube with orange lid must be labelled with your details.1 x Swab and tube with orange lid1 x Tongue depressor1 x Specimen bag1 x Instructions

A test cannot be performed without a pathology request form written by your doctor. Please contact your doctor to obtain a valid pathology request form for COVID-19 testing before you collect your swab.Test results will then be sent back to your doctor. Cobrand-PI-CV-V4-2020

Self-collected instructions for respiratory virus collectionsCOVID-19 self-collect swabPatient instructionsKit contents

1 x Swab and tube with orange lid1 x Tongue depressor1 x Specimen bag1 x Instructions

14 GIFFNOCK AVENUE, MACQUARIE PARK, NSW 2113, AUSTRALIA P (02) 9855 5222 | F (02) 9878 5077MAIL ADDRESS, LOCKED BAG 145, NORTH RYDE, NSW 1670, AUSTRALIA

DOUGLASS HANLY MOIR PATHOLOGY PTY LIMITED | ABN 80 003 332 858A subsidiary of SONIC HEALTHCARE Cobrand

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5-2020

Correct at time of printing | 30 March 2020

Instructions for self-collect throat and nasal swab for COVID-19

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Delivery instructionsPlease place your pathology specimen bag in the box marked ‘SELF-COLLECT SWABS DROP-OFF’ located in any of the dedicated COVID-19 collection centres listed on our website, www.dhm.com.au

Once returned, please continue to self-isolate until results are available (within 48 hours).*

*This may vary depending on daily test volumes

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Throat swab1) Open packet which contains the swab

and orange lid tube. Unscrew the orange lid and stand the tube upright, taking care not to spill the liquid.

2) Remove the swab from the packet by gripping the end which does NOT have the padded tip.

3) In front of a mirror, tilt your head back slightly and stick your tongue out.

4) If necessary, use a tongue depressor to push the back of the tongue down and expose the tonsil area.

5) Without touching the sides of the mouth, swab the back of the throat and the tonsil area on both sides of the throat.

6) Withdraw the swab carefully, taking care not to touch any other part of the mouth.

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Nasal swab7) Using the same swab, insert the tip

2–3 cm horizontally into one nostril, or as far as is comfortably possible.

8) Rotate the swab 5 times and then leave in position for 5–10 seconds to absorb any material present.

9) Withdraw the swab carefully, taking care not to touch the exposed tip.

10) Insert swab shaft into tube, snap shaft at marked line.

11) Screw the lid firmly onto the tube (with swab inside) to ensure no leakage.

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Packaging your completed swab12) Place your labelled tube (with swab

inside) into the pathology specimen bag provided and seal the opening using the ziplock feature.

13) Ensure all your personal details on the pathology request form are correct, then fold the form and place into the side pocket on the pathology specimen bag.

14) Do NOT return the tongue depressor, please dispose of it appropriately.

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Preparation ¡ Wash or sanitise hands. ¡ Ensure the tube with orange lid is labelled with surname, first name, date of birth, gender, time and date of collection, and site of collection (throat and nose).

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