How to carry out the home nose and throat swab test

1

Throat sample

Open your mouth wide and stick out your tongue. Wipe the tip of the swab around the back of your throat. Rub several times across the very back of your throat, behind the arch. Avoid swabbing your tongue and teeth

2

Nose sample

Gently wipe the cotton bud around the inside of your nose. Repeat for other nostril using the same swab. No force is needed and you do not have to push far into your nostril

1

Throat sample

Open your mouth wide and stick out your tongue. Wipe the tip of the swab around the back of your throat. Rub several times across the very back of your throat, behind the arch. Avoid swabbing your tongue and teeth

2

Nose sample

Gently wipe the cotton bud around the inside of your nose. Repeat for other nostril using the same swab. No force is needed and you do not have to push far into your nostril