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    Register your kit before proceeding!

    Register your kit before proceeding!
    Scan your unique QR code or go to my.gettested.io/login create an account.

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    Wash Your Hands

    Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before starting the saliva collection.

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    Prepare for Collection

    Rinse your mouth with water and wait at least 15 minutes before collecting your sample. Avoid eating, brushing, flossing, or using mouthwash before collection.

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    Open the Collection Tube

    Unscrew the lid of the collection tube and hold it to your lips.

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    Let Saliva Pool

    Tilt your head slightly forward and allow saliva to naturally collect in your mouth.

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    Collect Your Saliva

    Allow saliva to gently flow into the collection tube until it reaches the fill line/top.

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    Fill the Tube Completely

    Fill the tube with liquid saliva only. Avoid foam or bubbles. If needed, gently tap the tube to reduce bubbles.

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    Avoid Mucus

    Do not cough, clear your throat, or collect mucus into the tube.

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    Seal the Tube

    Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage during transport.

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    Label Your Sample

    Write the following information clearly on the tube:

    • Patient name

    • Date of birth

    • Collection time (AM/PM)

    • Collection date

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    Return

    Place the tube in the specimen transport bag and keep it frozen until you are ready to return it. If multiple samples are required, repeat the collection according to your schedule.