COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), NAA (ID NOW)

Specimen Type: Swab
Source: Nasal
Specimen Volume:Swab

1. Use sterile rayon, foam, HydraFlock® Flocked swab (standard tip), HydraFlock® Flocked swab (mini tip), Copan Mini Tip Flocked Swab or Copan Standard Flocked swabs can be used to collect nasal sawb samples.
2. Carefully insert the swab into the nostril exhibiting the most visible drainage, or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not visible.
3. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates (less than one inch into the nostril).
4. Rotate the swab several times against the nasal wall then slowly remove from the nostril.
5. Using the same swab, repeat sample collection in the other nostril.
6. Nasal swab should be placed in a capped sterile specimen collection container and deliver immediately to the laboratory.

1. Puritan PurFlock Standard Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs, Puritan PurFlock Mini Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs and Copan Standard Rayon Tip Swabs are not suitable for use in this assay.

Direct nasal swabs should be tested as soon as possible after collection.

• If immediate testing is not possible, and to maintain best performance, it is highly recommended the nasal swab is placed in a clean, unused tube labeled with patient information, and capped tightly at room temperature (15-30°C) for up to one (1) hour prior to testing.
• Ensure the swab fits securely within the tube and the cap is tightly closed.
• If greater than one (1) hour delay occurs, dispose of sample. A new sample must be collected for testing.
• If the swab is to be returned to its package for transport, carefully return to allow the swab head to only come in contact with the lower portion of the packaging. Avoid touching the outside of the wrapper with the swab.