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. 2024 Feb 29;19(2):e0280105. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280105

Table 4. Observation checklist on steps listed on instructions for use in Zambia (N = 1119).

Questions on observation checklist Positive answer
n %
Did participant place tube on the kit box tray holder correctly? 805 71.9
Did participant insert swab into the left nostril to the correct depth? 1106 98.8
Did participant rotate the swab 5 times in the left nostril? 1018 91.0
Did participant insert the swab into the right nostril to the correct depth? 1094 97.8
Did the participant rotate the swab 5 times in the right nostril? 1094 97.8
Did the participant insert the swab into the solution tube correctly? 1117 99.8
Did the participant swirl in the fluid 5 times while pushing against the wall of the Tube 799 71.4
Did the participant remove the swab slowly while squeezing the sides of the tube to extract the liquid from the swab? 625 55.9
Did the participant break the swab correctly and press the nozzle cap tightly onto the tube? 672 60.1
Did the participant squeeze 5 drops of liquid from the Tube into the well on the Test Device? 986 88.1
Did the participant read the test result in 15 minutes? 1113 99.5