Wash your hands and check the test kit instructions
Check the expiration date and make sure the kit is complete
Blow your nose if needed and avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or brushing your teeth right before testing if the instructions say so
Open the kit and place all items on a clean, flat surface
Swab your nose or collect the sample exactly as directed
Put the sample into the test solution or device as instructed
Wait the required amount of time
Read the result within the time window listed in the instructions
If the result is positive, isolate and follow local health guidance
If the result is negative but you have symptoms or exposure, test again as directed or contact a healthcare provider
Dispose of used materials safely and wash your hands again