How does the saliva swab test work?

A seven stage process

  • A unique serial number is allocated to your swab for confidentiality
  • Place pad under tongue for about 3 minutes
  • Stem of swab turns blue
  • Sample placed in a tube
  • Sample tested, labelled with your serial number and placed in a tamper-proof bag
  • You sign the tamper-proof bag to confirm that the sample is yours
  • All positive results will be sent away to a UKAS approved laboratory for secondary testing