Rinse your mouth with water and avoid eating or drinking for at least an hour before collecting your sample.

On the day of swabbing, steer clear of foods that can affect your sample, like pineapple and citrus.

No smoking or vaping for at least an hour before swabbing.

Avoid kissing for at least an hour before swabbing.

Hold the swab by the cap - only the tip should touch your mouth.

Open the package and remove the swab without touching the sponge tip.

Position the swab inside your left cheek where saliva gathers, between the inner cheek and bottom jawline. Swipe back and forth 10 times. Repeat on your right cheek.

Hold the tube upright to prevent the liquid inside from spilling. Unscrew the blue cap without touching the sponge.

Insert the sponge into the tube, and close it tightly. Gently mix 15 times.

Write your legal first and last name (no middle names), date of birth (Day/Month/Year) and date you collected the sample (Day/Month/Year) on the label provided. Use a pen (markers smudge).
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​Note: For medicare Core or Couples test, ensure your first and last name matches your current medicare card.

If the label has an MRN field, leave blank.

Place the label around your swab tube carefully, just below the closed lid.

Place your tube in the sealed bag and back into the box or reply-paid envelope provided.

Peel off the tape protector and seal the box or envelope closed.

Reply-paid envelope or eParcel standard label affixed to the kit box: drop-off at any Australia Post red box, or at your local post office.

Express eParcel label affixed to the kit box: drop-off at any Australia Post yellow box, or at your local post office.
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