Doing a PCR test can be an easy and straight forward task if you know the right steps to take. PCR tests are mainly for people who have symptoms of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The swab is sent to a lab to get the results. It should not be confused with a rapid lateral flow test, which is the type of test you usually do if you do not have symptoms.
It is possible to do a PCR test at home, but before you do that, there are a number of things you must do. You need to find your nearest Royal Mail priority postbox or book a courier to collect it, and you should register your PCR home test kit on GOV.UK. So what are the steps for doing a PCR test? You will get detailed instructions with your test kit. If you are doing the test at a test site and need support, you can get guidance from a trained helper. The main steps for doing a PCR test include washing your hands with soap or using a hand sanitizer, laying out all the items in the test kit on the clean surface, blowing your nose and washing your hands again, and then opening your mouth wide and rubbing the swab over your tonsils (or where they would have been). Make sure that the swab does not touch your teeth, tongue and gums. After that, you should put the same swab inside your nose (about 2.5cm up or until you feel some resistance), put the swab facing down into the tube and screw the lid tight, and then put the tube in the bag provided. Keep in mind that taking a sample may be uncomfortable and can make you gag, but it should not hurt. For more tips on how to do a PCR test at home, visit our website at https://www.harleymedic.co.uk/
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