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It's a very weird feeling, but you'll get used to it eventually.
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First thing is to remove any piercings from your nose and then to get rid of any slut, clean the area and wash your hands.
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Don't eat or drink anything in the half an hour beforehand.
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Take the swap out of its packaging.
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Hold it by the handle.
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Some tests require you to swap your mouth and your nose, but some it's just the nose, So check the instructions on your packet.
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If it's both, then it's mouth first.
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Take the swab and rub the fabric end over both your tonsils or where your tonsils would have been if they've been removed.
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Let's ask an expert.
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We swish it around on it around five times.
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Uh, then take it out and move on to your right tonsil.
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Swish it around another five times, take it out, and this is weird, but you then stick it up one of your nostrils.
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You want to go back, not up until you feel resistance.
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You've got to turn the swab, but check the instructions on your kit for how many times.
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It may make you want to sneeze or feel a bit weird.
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And it's normal If it makes you want to pull a funny face.
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Then, remove it gently and do not put it down.
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Open the little tube containing liquid and place the swab inside.
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Now, you need to turn it for about 15 seconds.
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When you're done, squeeze the tube so any liquid in the swab comes out, and place this pipette on top and make sure it's secure.
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Squeeze three drops of the solution onto the test strip in the circle section.
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Then you need to wait about 30 minutes.
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Again, double check the timings on the packet.
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You must wait the full amount of time for the final result.
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One line next to C means the test is negative.
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You're free to go to school or work, or wherever.
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Two lines means you've tested positive for covid.
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You and everyone you live with needs to start isolating, and you need to book a confirmation PCR test for Covid 19.
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If there are no lines or one line next to T, it means your test hasn't worked properly and you need to do it all over again.