How to check COVID-19 nucleic acid?

There are two methods to detect nucleic acid in COVID-19: throat swab or nasopharyngeal swab. However, due to the different practices in each region, this method is not suitable for everyone and should be decided according to their own situation.

Matters needing attention in nucleic acid detection in COVID-19

1, to prepare enough proof materials, including nucleic acid test report, residents' health care certificate, residents' health care certificate, hospitalization expenses table, etc.

2. Try not to eat two hours before the nucleic acid test, so as not to affect the test results.

3. Avoid contact with tobacco, wine, strong tea and spicy food within 24 hours before the inspection.

4. Don't drink coffee, strong tea, chocolate, cola and other carbonated drinks, so as not to affect the test results.

5. If the subject has vomiting, fatigue, nausea, headache, palpitation, shortness of breath, blurred vision, itchy skin, nystagmus, ear swelling, chest tightness, incontinence, rapid heartbeat, dyspnea, coma and other symptoms. It is suggested that he be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately.