This may be dragging the debate into pure pedantry (Hey, that's what I do), but if it helps, the testing kit I use is entitled 'COVID-19 Self Test (Rapid Antigen Test)', displayed on the outside of the box. The Instruction Manual with this kit is entitled 'Your step-by-step guide for COVID-19 self-testing' This is actually an A5 size pamphlet, consisting of 20 pages, and the only Ref No that I can see says that it is Version 1.3.1. The instructions are set out in 7 stages, from Preparing your test area to Safely disposing of your kit. Step 3 'Take your swab sample' has sub-stages, starting at 13 (just to increase the confusion), and sub-stage 13 says 'Holding the swab between your fingers, open your mouth wide and rub the fabric tip of the swab over both tonsils (or where they would have been).' This instruction is accompanied by a diagram of the swab being rubbed against the back of the throat. If it matters, Sub-stage 14 explains how to take a sample by pushing the same swab about 2.5 cm up one nostril. In summary, the instructions I have (and it would seem that ChilcoSaint has similar information) say that I should use the testing swab by putting it down my throat, then up my nose. Still, at least we're staying up.
Mr S, have you/has your wife come to any conclusions about your 'nose only' covid swab test? Do you have different instructions to the ones I extracted details of, or are you interpreting the instructions in a different way to me/Mrs L&O?
Wouldn’t worry too much tbh; I’m pretty sure none of the tests actually work. Seems like the vaccines do though, so it’s okay.
We’re on our hollibobs so any updates are on hold .nhs says nose and throat Cant do any harm, just unpleasant
I've been injected with Bill Gates' nanobots and I'm waiting for the lizard people from the Horsehead Nebula to contact me with further instructions.
They might be busy. Stay close to a 5G tower if possible and wait. Bring bagels (I hear they like bagels).
Me to, I'm still waiting. Perhaps they'll make contact after my second jab next Thursday. The truth is out there somewhere.
I love bagels. Maybe that was the connection and I just didn’t know it. I’ll have to check my bagel carefully tomorrow.
The sesame seed pattern contains clues. Study it carefully. Take it into the busiest intersection you can find (it'll make you easier to find) and scream at the heavens that you're ready. Don't tell the police that I said any of this.
Nose only is really only suggested for children under 12 and you are more likely to get an inconclusive result (government training at covid RTC)
