How to Obtain a Nasal Mid-turbinate (NMT) Swab for COVID-19

While demand for COVID-19 testing increases, facilities must adapt methods to accommodate variable equipment, staffing, and supplies. The nasal mid-turbinate technique offers flexibility for use of larger swabs, reduced penetration into the nares, and high sensitivity for diagnosis of viral illness.
The patient tilts their head back slightly and closes their eyes. The technician places their non-dominant hand behind the patient’s head for stabilization. Holding the swab like a pencil closer to its mid-shaft, the technician inserts it into the right nostril approximately 2-2.5 cm from the swab tip, angling the swab up and out, or superolaterally. This way the swab reaches the roof of the mid-portion of the lower nasal turbinate, near the middle meatus. Once inserted, the swab is rotated for 5 seconds in this location. The technician avoids rotating the swab medially along the nasal septum, thereby preventing discomfort or bleeding. The procedure is repeated in the opposite nostril using the same swab.

[@spring.got.slayed]

I had the test done this morning. For everyone wondering, it didn't really hurt and is only for a few seconds. It kind of feels like when you got to the pool, and get water in your nose, or when your washing your face and some soap gets in your nose and it slightly burns for a few seconds. 🤗

[@chloesmile5426]

Thank you🥰I am getting tested tomorrow😭

[@chloesmile5426]

I CRIED and move so it hurts more😭✋

[@heyPacquiao]

@@chloesmile5426 bro..

[@kronos5641]

@@chloesmile5426 don't scare me, I am having one tomorrow

[@tabassomzand887]

But for me it hurt so much. Yes it was just a few seconds but it was a hard time for me.

[@user-fe5ok2vf1t]

Had a test done last November, horrific, absolute torture! Had another one this morning, easiest test in the world, hardly felt a thing!!! Just goes to show, it depends on the tester and their technique! Good luck everyone and stay safe. 👍🏻💖

[@sammy0937]

last time i did the test, the nurse put the swab up my nose and counted for 10 seconds super slowly and then when she took it out i started to bleed and i had a headache for like 5-10 minutes. im having one today and i hope it dont hurt as bad

[@user-fe5ok2vf1t]

@@sammy0937 If I can give you any advice, I would suggest take a deep breath in just before they swab your nose, hold it and then breathe out slowly as they're swabbing. It'll help calm you and helps with the swabbing sensation too. Good luck today. 👍💗

[@sammy0937]

@@user-fe5ok2vf1t ehem it was easy like really easy. Apparently they do a different test in ER or they changed it because it just tickled😀

[@melm8224]

Mine was torture too. She pushed in in waaay too far. I pushed her hand to stop. Then I had a second test today and it wasn’t bad at all.

[@chugman3]

Tests today usually only have to make it a few centimeters up your nose, meanwhile if you had one a year ago and it felt like torture probably because back then they used swabs that had to go all the way towards the back of your nasal cavity.

[@ericm887]

Why not swab a simple saliva sample? That's why we wear masks right because a droplet could have covid. Thanks in advance

[@RiverDogRun]

We do take saliva sample for COVID-19 testing, but the result is not as reliable. Saliva dilutes viral particles and the outcome could be a false negative.

[@plentylives]

@@RiverDogRun don't try to reason with these people. They're conspiracy theorists

[@tinabastarache2674]

i just had a test yesterday morning. i live in mass. where i went it was a saliva test only i couldn't produce any because i suffer chronically from cottonmouth and i am always guzzling down water i wasn't allowed water or mints of sugar free to help glands produce what need half hour before test. so i ended up getting handed a nasal swab and it was just one to do myself and just one nostril and well only needed for nares so no real pain or discomfort i actually had anterior nares one done in er before being admitted as it was required or well i had choice anterior nares or the one that goes way back i can barely handle an ent visit(ptsd from when i was 10 on) i legit refused years ago esophgeal manometry i squirm from ant. rhinoscopy. so was told just had be one or other so well yeah. slight tickle not used to so kind of a jolt sensation but all i did was since not hurt just grabbed on to hospital bed bar and breathed it helps to focus. so i wouldn't move my head. no side effects like no bleeding. my nose is really sensitive. anyway both tests i have had i was and not feeling sick or concerned because well they were required for admittance to hospital. the test i had done yesterday which was done by myself was required for a GI endoscopy procedure i have on this Tuesday. i would be surprised if came back positive and the one in hospital was negative. idk the lady at the site told me i should know within 24hrs so idk if they call on weekends so either i find out today or monday. not sure if they call the person doing the endoscopy or if i have to call yet

[@ericm887]

@@plentylives where's the conspiracy in asking questions? Do you just follow orders without asking questions? Look up sheeple.

[@ericm887]

@@tinabastarache2674 interesting, hope everything turned put good for you.

[@Nazaba09]

I have chronic migraine and enlarged turbinates/deviated septum. Thank god I did research on this test and asked my dr. They told me this test is better for me than the other one and it won’t provoke a migraine or anything.

[@Doritozz]

Let’s be honest we are all here because we are getting one in the future.

[@regasihotang3012]

Yeah 😂

[@regasihotang3012]

@Michael P how you did it yourself?

[@chickennuggets3101]

I’m getting one today and I am shaking 😮‍💨

[@silencesanchez5894]

@@chickennuggets3101 don't do it!

[@chickennuggets3101]

@Selanie Sanchez I have to

[@debras8683]

Considering secretions from the nasal cavities run OUT of your nose I see no good reason why they need to shove that swab so far up. I’ve asked a number of physicians and nurses WHY and none of them have an answer other than it’s what they’re told to do

[@autism2artism]

Exactly.

[@silencesanchez5894]

Don't take it. Something else is up.

[@Blaze23557]

@@Oceanviewgarden 🙄🙄…the guy that invented the test says it doesn’t work.

[@krustynuggets3428]

not painful, very uncomfortable and made me tear up my nose still feels sore afterwards

[@tapeegg8681]

So in conclusion it hurts?

[@krustynuggets3428]

@@tapeegg8681 no no i honestly only felt when they pulled it out and my eyes watered up but i wasn’t in any pain

[@onlyhaein]

thank you tomorrow i will get a test i hope it’s not..

[@tapeegg8681]

@@krustynuggets3428 I just got it and you were right

[@calykoo69]

I teared up and sneezed. It was delightful compared to the deep one though.

[@titusdinkar]

Had a test few days ago at a drive in pop up Center here in Auckland NZ. I am not sure if the nurse who performed the swab test is experienced in doing this but the way she did was very painful. I felt like she poked my eye from the inside. Had severe headache and eye pain for more than a day. That was a horrible experience.

[@generalidea4770]

Look closely at the swabs they are made from spikes that stab and break off inside your nose. Just try rubbing one on a piece of meat. And they are sterilized with ethylene oxide which is odourless.

[@skatingbi]

im getting one tomorrow just to be safe and im prone to panic attacks so lets hope this doesnt trigger it lol

[@ikihasaile6695]

I’m getting one tomorrow too I’m terrified

[@LK-oq5sx]

@@ikihasaile6695 same so not ready for this level of anxiety

[@calykoo69]

I have high anxiety, this one is a breeze compared to the deep one. I was fine.

[@irisalmeida977]

Me too im só scared

[@imacatgorl]

How'd it go

[@3rdStoneObliterum]

***NOBODY IS EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER DOING THAT TO ME***

[@Chichimee]

Same 👊🏻

[@juniorgeorge765]

Serious question does it hurt

[@rei8830]

For the people who are getting tested, it doesn't hurt it just feels like water is in your nose for a couple of seconds

[@atari_hmb]

That's anecdotal. I had this lady do it to me, it hurt badly not everyone is steady handed

[@soulbaila]

I'm still confused and scared.. Some says you have to put the stick only 2,5 cm and some put the stick unitl this breaking point (0:50).. So my question is, it is painful to someone has chronic sinusitis and allergy? My mucosa during the allergy season is already in pain..

[@FerrisSOCAL]

Yup, rammed it all the way in till it stopped. not fun. You can feel the blood going down the back of your throat. Good times.

[@kerinmarie1484]

What I want to know is how on earth did they discover that this is the only way to test?

[@sameerali850]

It hurts a bit as I am having deviated nasal septum but u have to control it for few seconds cause there is nothing u can do & u have to do the covid test done

[@boop9430]

I’ve done one already and it was hell 😭 now my school is requiring us to get it twice a month and I want to cry 😭

[@bandokaysauntie8666]

Twice a month? We have to do this twice a WEEK it’s horrible

[@boop9430]

@@bandokaysauntie8666 twice a month for the vaccinated and it’s more often for the unvaccinated

[@bandokaysauntie8666]

@@boop9430 oh right, we’ve only just been offered the vaccine here so idk if that will affect how often in the future

[@vendetta6366]

its painful... thats why i dont want this again ever

[@TrippyDrippy888]

stand up for your rights before its too late.

[@amanimohamed9879]

This is wrong

[@Mario-fv3zs]

My doctor pushed the swab more vertically in my nose...

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

@@Mario-fv3zs The nasal swabs sanitized with Ethylene Oxide. If so, why use a swab that may contain resudue of that carcinogenic chemical?

[@pooja2080]

Very helpful video. Even if u r doing a rat test at home, u can follow these instructions for taking the nasal swab the correct way. I was probably taking the swab the wrong way and so my test was negative at first. When I used the way they have shown my test was positive. Also, if u follow the instructions, doesn’t hurt at all

[@pixiestixo]

So it's been like almost 5 months and on the same side i got tested, my nose will go raw sometimes and it's always hurting, always peeling and always leaking clear liquid. ONLY on that side. Anyone else???

[@generalgrievous3491]

Just took it super easy. First nose didnt hurt at all and was barely uncomfortable (just for 1 second) the second nose did have a very small pain that even a baby wouldnt care about (its cause my nose got welded)

[@Craftqueennnn]

I am going to have it tomorrow and i am worried alot i think it's painfull i don't know how am i gonna manage this uhh well too be very honest i am scared😢 if anyone has did it so please tell me is it really painfull?

[@bo131]

my first test in 2020 was painful. Drive through and my swab got bloody even. I can't move at that time because it was so hurt and I goe headache for 2weeks!

[@claytoncoleiro7190]

To whoever is doing it for the first time, relax, you won't feel a thing. Did 4 swab tests so far and have another lined up this week. Remember, cloee your eyes and relax.

[@phoebebuffay402]

What have you been doing to get tested 5 times lol

[@claytoncoleiro7190]

@@phoebebuffay402 getting tested is not that bad, firstly at my place of work we had a posituve case, twice, each time we had to get tested, Plus every few months i get tested to make sure i am not asymptomous.

[@phoebebuffay402]

@@claytoncoleiro7190 good on ya. ☺️

[@LuvMyRoadKingClassic]

At 1:15 she was thinking "Thank God That Is Over!"

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

Avoid swab tests. They are sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, a cancer causing agent. Why am i NOT surprised? EO is used to sterilize medical equipment. When was the last time your physician shoved a piece of medical equipment far up your nose?

[@Daniel-wb6yl]

@@freedeliveryprinting3100 umm surgeries?

[@reltp]

@@freedeliveryprinting3100 sorry buddy, im forced to get one

[@mingjae7309]

Hi, is there any different between taking sample in lower nasal tubinate and nasopharynx area? In India they take the sample from nasopharynx, much deeper inside

[@syedashobnam2573]

Yeah, in other states they took from nasal and when I did in NY they did nasopharynx which is really painful

[@swagg6682]

@@syedashobnam2573 nasopharynx is more accurate so 🤞

[@HaroldWilson67]

I teared up pretty bad but it’s not painful

[@jkistaesexual6690]

I got covid tested today idk if im positive or negative but im pretty sick and I didnt want to get it, but my bf was so worried since I cant breathe and stuff to get tested. And let me just say it hurts a lil but its not super painful. It made me tear up quite a bit.

[@OmegaWolf747]

When you rotate the swab, do you keep turning it in one direction, or go in opposite directions?

[@MJH7777]

I did a covid test today, and I notice the swab before she put it in my nose it was wet with a light yellowish color. Is it normal?

[@CA-lf7jt]

Hmm this is what I thought we were to do- but prior to a procedure the Dr mandated a covid test. I did mine myself tele appt. the nurse said she “didn’t want to see me do the test, she’d just talk me through. She said only swirl three times right where I can no longer see the cotton. The hold against side of nose 10 seconds- repeat other side. I said this doesn’t seem far enough?? She said,” oh that’s because this is what they used to THINK we had to do, now it doesn’t go in that far.”

[@naturalnashuan]

There are two types of nasal swab tests, I've had both. The PCR, the one that gives results in 15 minutes only involves swirling the swab shallowly inside the nostrils. It doesn't feel bad at all. The one shown in this video is the nasopharyngeal swab test. Don't try this at home!! This gives more accurate results but it feels even weirder and deeper than you would expect. So, this is probably not the test you did yourself.

[@tinabastarache2674]

@@naturalnashuan actually this is mid turbinate swab. i had anterior nare which just half inch in nostril. turbinates i am told hurt when touched esp if they are swollen mine are alot of time. would not be able handle this or nasopharyngeal. lucked out with anterior nare and had twice i need a third before my second gi endoscopy whenever that be

[@mauricejones9057]

I just did this two hours ago she pulled out that cotton swapper like a western in a cowboy movie 😂

[@80skid83]

😂😂😂😂

[@KawaiiKittenASMR]

I dont know what the people in the comments are talking about, it was very painful. The lady did it for 10 seconds straight counting extremely slowly while pushing the swab pack and forth.

[@atari_hmb]

I would've Shoryuken'd her if she took that long.

[@kfcchickensandwich5349]

She did it wrong then

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

I think this test isn't necessary, Test from the back inside of the mouth can be more safe and will give the same results isn't it !?

[@Person-mh6xq]

Apparently NOT.

[@shitboxnation11]

Just had one it wasn’t even uncomfortable it doesn’t hurt at all don’t worry about it

[@MS-gt9yu]

Does closing the eyes with force effect the testing.. As i got inconclusive and i think reason was that i close my eyes very tightly

[@ixchel231]

No it shouldn't. I think the person who did the test didn't put swab far enough in. Try to relax next time and not scrunch your face. I close my eyes all the time but relax my face. I have been tested 2 times a week at work since last year.

[@PrincessYonna1]

@@ixchel231 wow so u constantly have to have it ?

[@ixchel231]

@@PrincessYonna1 I work in a nursing home in NJ and it was required to prevent further outbreaks. I was so used to it for over a year having it done. However, now if you're fully vaccinated you don't have to do testing anymore unless you become symptomatic, were out of state/country or with someone positive. I am so relieved not having to get tested 2x/wk.🙌🏻. Staff that are not vaccinated have to do the rapid test (swab just goes inside nostrils) once a week.

[@lenkafacon]

I had my nose swabbed 4 times. My right nasal hole still feels punctured and there's mild irritation in it as if it was pearced.

[@stever507]

Stop taking the PCR test. There’s a cancer causing agent on the swab called ethylene oxide.

[@-hollyberry-5018]

just got this today, it was very painful. Edit 1: I took this again and it was very uncomfortable, It made my eyes tear and made my nose itchy.

[@oscarcervantes6929]

If you move or breath it might hurt a little

[@TerencePaull]

Like how painful dude.

[@reltp]

Its not even painful man

[@reltp]

i got another swab test in the philippines, its not that painful. Its very very Uncomfortable.

[@Blu.62010]

Got a test and it felt like water going in your nose but hurt a bit more, I started to tear up a bit but all is good

[@charmerschannel7126]

I have to do this each week to be able to go into work as of this weekend. Not looking forward to my first one.

[@lafabucolle410]

Insanity!!!!!

[@tazj4257]

Getting my 1st test done tomorrow per my job 😠 but luckily I get to swab my own nose. Thank goodness

[@dr.rodrigues2101]

I need to get a test every weeks at skl

[@silencesanchez5894]

Question. If you don't take the test does that mean you won't be allowed on the school compound?

[@Jovigirl85]

I hope someone sees this I had this test done over 3 months ago head covid and I have not stopped having severe bloody sinuses and severe stabbing face and eye pain. 100% feels like my nose has been injured. Anyone else have this happen please let me know I don't know what to do I'm going to talk to my doctor and see if I can go to an ear nose and throat doctor or have a CAT scan because this is not normal to have this kind of pain and sinus issues for over 3 months straight

[@airblade8287]

This makes me want to sneeze.

[@slushiiix4287]

My mom was kinda rough when testing me, she accidentally hurt my left nostril ): its also really uncomfortable for a swab to be that far into ur nose

[@toyotaandlexussupercharged6699]

why the 2 holes

[@toyotaandlexussupercharged6699]

why both nose holes

[@dudeivealreadydonethis5tim289]

Im sorry how is that " non - invasive"?

[@aesthetic1715]

I knew it i wont be afraid at swab test

[@zaidmohammadi1461]

Oh my god this is too much hard task to check covid test it really feels a patient to 😭

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

Are the nasal swabs sanitized with Ethylene Oxide? If so, why use a swab that may contain resudue of that carcinogenic chemical?

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

It does indeed have ethanol oxide. You know what your talking about i was looking for someone here that has a clue. Majority of the people here are screwed. Feel bad for the ones who take this test frequently for their paycheck.

[@generalgrievous3491]

@@alexanderbarrera9140 or does it

[@silencesanchez5894]

@@alexanderbarrera9140 oh wow. What will the EO do to them??? Please explain, I wanna know, and warn people.

[@silencesanchez5894]

@dženita sa drine but some didn't know.

[@samsofian8291]

This so pain ....I'm hate this method...any solution?

[@mulls2go]

why does the swab glow under uv light?

[@Ken.-]

It depends on what your cutting the coke with.

[@freakazoid111]

Luciferase

[@mounoukheng3125]

Thanks

[@hachiimi4863]

I'm getting mine tomorrow, I'm anxious asf

[@tinaa8438]

The doctors in my country should have watched this video and see how it's suppose to be done 🙏

[@swagg6682]

Does it goes deep in your country

[@samlev5997]

What if u broke ur nose in the past. Ppl have been injured doing this test

[@cambi2797]

I had the nasopharyngeal one (I think) this morning and my nose bled all day (I’ve never had a nosebleed before)

[@ririnmarry4582]

Wait.. What?? Is that really true?

[@dntthnkjstsenditafsana1977]

My noise paining after the test I'm suffering from cold... Happen to anyone?

[@lenirasusana5693]

@@dntthnkjstsenditafsana1977 no, poor you, hope you get better soon

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

Avoid swab tests. They are sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, a cancer causing agent. Why am i NOT surprised? EO is used to sterilize medical equipment. When was the last time your physician shoved a piece of medical equipment far up your nose?

[@gnntergottlebe3577]

Merci ca ma fait peur parce que demain je vais fraire la meme chose mais grace a vous jai plu peur merci beaucoup 🙏😊

[@curious5887]

I just get Swab test nearly months ago

[@michellehughes576]

There could be sodium aside on the swab

[@tataolivver]

Eu fiz isso agora de manhã e incomodou muito meu nariz, meu não doeu

[@MarissayGaba]

I got it done few days ago , just wondering if its normal that they keep rotating it inside til they got a blood. They told me thats how it's done 😓

[@regasihotang3012]

Ill do it tomorow... i hope everything is ok

[@wavesandsunlight]

ONE???

[@kep2011]

Not understanding if COVID is so contagious, why do you need to stick a swab in someone’s nasal passages 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@YVhere]

I got mine done today and if was only in one nostril here in dominican Republic took less than 20 seconds, it didn't hurt is more like a tickle, like a feather inside ur nose, I really wanted to sneeze after but I couldn't hahah

[@danskdna8550]

Maybe you had the newer test that is the size of a q-tip, where it is barely in your nose, not the big long stick? Big difference between the two testing kits!

[@markdexter6338]

I must the the only one here to think that this test feels good? I mean not surprising as my nose constantly itches similar to experiencing hayfever which I constantly get sneezes all the time due to my nose being soo sensitive so when I get this test, it feels like I can scratch an inner itch within my nose.

[@miluo4344]

New crown antigen products (swab + saliva + mouth containment) have CE, FDA certificate, self-operated factory, there is stock.

[@SKPlayZRaDiuM]

Bruh we actually have to do this at skl ffs

[@Himothy71]

I’m 9 and I did PCR I didn’t have my parents with me cuz I was at my school but yea it was like when u have water in ur nose it hurts like a lot but if I’m a kid and I can do it you can to ♥️

[@reltp]

How does it hurts explain pls

[@twinface1081]

Uhhh no im good

[@exitsamsara]

fortunately i didn't watch this before i did my first 1 today .. it was more unpleasant then expected ... i have another 4 tests to do within the next 30 days..1 more before airport & 3 during quarantine.

[@Zeubezery]

Im here just because is satisfying

[@diono7688]

It’s according to the country you live in example in some countries they don’t really do it deep while in others they did it deep

[@srijanaregmi7352]

Guys trust me I was so nervous before the test . But i never expected it to be that easy . I was just about to feel the discomfort and she took it out . It came out so fast . Go get your done . I had mine in throat and nose . No pain at all 😊

[@mnstr2173]

Don’t trust him i did it 3 years ago and it Hurted. They can damage an important part of your brain with this the ,,brain blood barrier”,

[@magnumapplepie3694]

@@mnstr2173 LMAO

[@vijetajangra9399]

Is this painful?

[@user-sc2pf1yn9y]

Yes

[@Reaper81805]

I've seen the ones that go all the way to the back

[@Parrtyyxo]

That’s what I’m worried about .... never had anything to go that far back since I was 12 and was in the hospital for a month. Had tubes down my nose but I didn’t even know they even put it in my nose. I was sleep

[@Reaper81805]

@@Parrtyyxo yeah I'm not a fan of anything going into my body

[@petermikus2363]

@@Parrtyyxo its alright i had a test like that done a few week ago it just tickels and your Eyes might start crying it also feels a bit weird for a few minutes after the test but that is about all In my country of you didn't go your have to stay at your house for 10 days which includes everybody that lives with you

[@petermikus2363]

@@Reaper81805 i my opinion a blood test is worse well for me at least

[@cambi2797]

@@petermikus2363 I had that test this morning and it was so painful and my nose bled for like 5 hours afterwards 😭

[@lingling4166]

i thought it was gonna hurt but it just felt uncomfortable for like 2 seconds n i was good

[@b_spamssmd3124]

i’m getting mines tomorrow and i’m so scared even tho i’ve done it before i’m still shitting myself

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

Dont do the test so much it contains ethanol oxide and if chronically used it can cause a numerous amount of health issues which are highly lethal.

[@generalgrievous3491]

@@alexanderbarrera9140 no

[@jinger8943]

I'll be the one when i go back to my country so i have to watch how they do swab test....kaway2 mga pinoy....

[@ashlyndeeoop8396]

I'm a kid I heard my parents that I will be getting one

[@alishia.jinn1233]

Don’t worry it just hurt like a few second and it make your eye water cuz I got it just remember to stay still

[@ashlyndeeoop8396]

@@alishia.jinn1233 I got it thx btw

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

Avoid swab tests. They arr sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, a cancer causing agent. Why am i NOT surprised?

[@brimusaamv1410]

@@freedeliveryprinting3100 That is used as a sterilant for over 60 years with no harm when used correctly 😂 don't scare the kid

[@LubaLuba1]

This must be a typo because 2.5 cm I’m only half way in my nose

[@sevda_aliyeva]

for everyone else also wondering if it hurt, do not worry at all. I’m in my car right now and I just had my very first ever test done and I was nervous and scared but honestly it wasn’t bad at all. ☺️ I was reading articles in the waiting room of people’s stories online of nasal tests gone really bad and that DID NOTT help my nerves. 🕺 Anyways some people that helped me calm down described it as the same as swimming down and getting water in my nose and that’s just it, the stinginess and they were right!!! Even better it hurt even less than when you swim with pressure. 😁 It really did not feel as far up my nose as people make it out to be in my opinion. It was the same as if I had taken a soft qtip and put it into my nose a little further than normal and stopped instantly. 🤪 Anyways it wasn’t bad at all. Sit straight. Don’t move because you’ll hurt yourselves more and I was told to tilt my head back a little. It was like so much pressure off of me once I was done. My eyes were a little teary from the sting but I was fine. Just that. Just the sting. 🍚😡 You are going to be okay reader and just don’t induce your fears or nervousness. Try and relax and breathe. If it helps close your eyes you can do it🧸💌🕯💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@PoffHistory]

Its fricking painfull boi

[@doggovision5729]

Just got one! MUCH more uncomfortable than expected.

[@VinayMenon222]

Just got the test done. Its not as bad as people are complaining about but it's still pretty uncomfortable.

[@ronnieneal8787]

Where was the swabs made ?

[@ronnieneal8787]

I heard they were made in China ?

[@ruslanbekkydyrmyshev235]

China coated with ethylene oxide.

[@hashimzahid9650]

Going to have this in 1 hour

[@spring.got.slayed]

How was it???

[@2oldforthisshit]

Meeto😭

[@selahdiamond4465]

I got one…it wasn’t a swab. It was a long swab like thing with a scratchy brush like thing on the end. It hurt because the technician twirled it really fast for longer than I expected. My nostril was sore afterwards. I did it to test for Covid because my kids got really sick and I was around them. One of my kids also got it and said it was torture. I won’t be going back again ever for a test. I’m so sorry I did. Neither of us had it and it was a waste of time being traumatized.

[@gamingwithnicko1942]

Sounds like a you problem

[@Blaze23557]

@@gamingwithnicko1942 oh f sake open your eyes to what going ..smh

[@mr.mister1045]

This test is not that bad. Is this considered the rapid or PCR covid test?

[@naturalnashuan]

This one is not the rapid or PCR test. This one goes deeper into the nose. The results are more accurate.

[@mr.mister1045]

@@naturalnashuan I feel like the pcr testing does go this far...

[@ixchel231]

This is PCR test. Rapid just goes into nostrils not far like PCR test. As a healthcare worker, my job requires PCR test 2x a week.

[@mr.mister1045]

@@ixchel231 I thought so. I am as well in healthcare and I just got my first dose! Second dose next week! We used to get tested but since most of us are getting vaccinated there is no need of it anymore where I am at.

[@ixchel231]

@@mr.mister1045 you're lucky you don't have to get tested after vaccines! I got my 2 doses of Pzifer since January and still have to get PCR 2x/wk. I guess they want to check if we may be carriers. Hope your 2nd dose goes smoothly!

[@rashahussain5315]

I’m scared of the actual test than the virus but seeing these comments made me feel a bit better Update: took it. I WAS FREAKING OUT FOR NO REASON

[@aamc.my24]

xDDDDDD

[@emmaawang]

Same

[@reltp]

Im scared to get the virus, getting a virus can kill you

[@TheProhetess]

Not recommend with devieated septum. Cedars Sinai caused an injury nose bleed lasting over a week...see the photos on google maps. Only sputum or specific blood analysis can accuracly diagnose.

[@freedeliveryprinting3100]

Avoid swab tests. They are sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, a cancer causing agent. Why am i NOT surprised? EO is used to sterilize medical equipment. When was the last time your physician shoved a piece of medical equipment far up your nose?

[@ulyssesmarshall5061]

@@freedeliveryprinting3100 I had only two done do think it's to late for me my doctor force me to get one for a prostate cystoscopy. My head hurts stings nd burns it feels like cancer for 2weeks now

[@ulyssesmarshall5061]

@@freedeliveryprinting3100 I just cant believe ppl are letting this go on

[@martinsilovehismusicwillia2182]

Hello

[@FerrisSOCAL]

I wondered about that. I think it got stuck and the nurse rammed it home. I can feel the blood. Welp, this is going to be a fun few days and then some intercontinental flight time.

[@christophersmiley4691]

Gave me a sinus infection. Nose still feels funny til this day and it’s been 2 weeks

[@aishanisaha2810]

I am getting one done in a few mins, so scared!!!

[@sarahsarah786]

I got empty nose syndrome from sinus surgery and radiofrequency. Dr told me it's safe. Now he ignores me

[@ulyssesmarshall5061]

Please I trying to interpret what your saying? What is empty nose syndrome nd radiofrequency I've had head pains every day from this test

[@nadia-lx4vz]

im literally terrified i cried doing a self test imagine someone doing it for u 😩 i can’t do this i’m so scared

[@silencesanchez5894]

Don't do it.

[@foste013]

Better this than them poking your vein lol

[@0000SYL]

@@foste013 What? I have vaccine shot planned just so I dont go thru testing for travel abroad

[@pkerry12]

Its changed they don’t sove a pole up your nose any more there is a new updated test.

[@mets23q]

Most uncomfortable feeling i have ever had

[@poomvisanu9767]

Doctoral degree of Mortal kombat's Fatality

[@human8913]

Does it hurt🥺

[@ixchel231]

It feels uncomfortable but shouldn't hurt. Depends on who does the test too. It may tickle afterwards and make you sneeze in some people.

[@carla123473]

Had one today and it's the most painful experience I've ever felt. Still nursing a headache (side effect) more than 12 hours later.😭 How do people do this multiple times a day??!

[@motorhead55maxhead15]

Drama! Be a man!

[@carla123473]

@@motorhead55maxhead15 ??

[@Indecisivetacos]

a cotton swab up your nose is the worst thing you’ve ever felt..?

[@carla123473]

@@Indecisivetacos it wasn't a normal cotton swab and they didn't just put it in my nose. They used it to scrape the upper most corner in my nose, close to my tear ducts.

[@ninafirerose5597]

Its a mess I'm not going to get tested again if I can help it I feel your pain and many other do to

[@Dimitris4110]

Bruh I've seen people go balls deep with the swab.

[@katelynlacroix8681]

Trust me on this… it’s not that bad I got one done this morning it doesn’t hurt

[@reltp]

AGRE

[@gimi2395]

Doesn't seem so bad. I thought it went up further. I'm still bracing myself for the nose tickles😓

[@Blu.62010]

Trust me, it wont tickle. Its like water going up your nose but more painfil