* Nucleic acid-based testing (NAAT), also known as RT PCR, or molecular testing used to diagnose COVID-19 infection and is the most widely accepted test for travel.

“All types of PCR testing are looking for the same thing – respiratory secretions and infected cells.”

* Nasal Swab collection method for COVID-19 testing – are designed to collect samples from the nasal walls of your nostril. After the swab is collected, it is placed into a liquid, which is referred to as transport media, and sent to the laboratory to be processed and tested.

* Saline Gargle collection method for COVID-19 testing – PRIOR TO SAMPLE COLLECTION, THE PATIENT MUST AVOID EATING, DRINKING, CHEWING GUM, SMOKING, BRUSHING TEETH FOR 1 HOUR PRIOR TO COLLECTION.
Nurse will Instruct the patient to swish saline back-and-forth in their cheeks for approximately 5 seconds, then tip their
head back to gargle for 5 more seconds. They should repeat this cycle two more times, for a total of 30 seconds – When complete, spit the saline gargle into the dry sterile container and sent to the laboratory to be processed and tested.