Step-by-Step Guide: Rapid Oral Collection (Labb Passport)

1. Greet and Verify

• Greet the donor professionally.
  
• Ask to see the donor’s Labb Passport and request their photo ID.
  
• Verify the name on the ID matches the Labb Passport.
  

2. Move to the Lab Area

• Grab your tablet and escort the donor to the lab/testing area.
  
• On the tablet, scan the Labb Passport to pull up the test.
  

3. Prepare the Rapid Oral Kit

• Retrieve a Rapid Oral Collection Kit.
  
• Keep the applicator sealed in the plastic until it is given to the donor.
  

4. Begin the Oral Collection

• Hand the donor the sealed applicator.
  
• Instruct the donor to:
  
  • Open the applicator.
    
  • Place the cotton side inside their mouth.
    
  • Hold it in place for 5 minutes.
    
  • Tilt their head slightly down to help saliva absorb.
    
  • Do not bite or chew the applicator.
    

5. Confirm Collection is Ready

• After 5 minutes, check the stem:
  
  • If the stem is red, the sample is ready for testing.
    

6. Insert Applicator into Tube

• Put on gloves.
  
• Have the donor hand you the applicator.
  
• Place the applicator into the testing tube.
  

7. Develop Test Strips

• Wait an additional 5 minutes for the test strips to develop before scanning the QR code.
  

8. Scan and Record Results

• After the 5-minute development time, scan the device with the tablet.
  
• Wait for the test results to populate.
  

9. Finalize the Test

• If the result is negative, click “Sign & Send.”
  
• Results will upload to the company’s portal.
  

10. Release the Donor

• Return the donor’s photo ID.
  
• Let them know they are good to go.
  
• If the donor asks for results, explain that all results are reported directly to the company.