Nucleic acid test precautions
I. Before the test: 2 hours before doing nucleic acid test try to avoid eating, so as not to cause vomiting; 30 minutes before sampling to do not drink, do not smoke, do not drink, do not chew gum, etc.; clinical examination to reduce the action of swallowing, do not do the action of clearing the throat. Before collecting nasopharyngeal swabs, the person being tested should inform the collector whether there is relevant past medical history or related matters. For example, a history of nasal surgery, septal curvature, blood disorders, pharyngeal diseases, or taking anticoagulants and other related risk factors; the test person needs to wear a mask correctly, remove the mask before the test, and put it back on immediately after the test, you can prepare a spare mask, it is convenient to replace it at any time after contamination.
Second, the test: in the collection of oropharyngeal swabs when the test subject head tilted back, open his mouth to make the "ah" sound, to help expose the pharynx, but the process will be irritating dry cough, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, the test subjects can cooperate with the collection of personnel to try to relax, take a deep breath; collection process may be the nose itchy sensation, stimulate sneezing, can immediately cover with tissue or elbow.
Three, after the test: immediately after the collection to leave the collection site, to avoid spitting in the collection of sputum, vomiting around the site. Hand hygiene is required before and after the nucleic acid test, and hands can be wiped with a hand-free sanitizer or a hand-free alcohol wipe.