Attendant 2 Volunteers for COVID-19 Pool Testing

In your role as an Attendant 2(two part role, you may be asked to perform either):

Part one role: 

1. Provide instructions on specimen collection. 
• Instruct student (faculty/staff) to open test tube, hold the tube by the barcode, do NOT touch the swab or unscrew the cap.
• Student (faculty/staff) collects saliva from mouth for 10-15 seconds.  
• Swab between the cheek and bottom gum lines and under tongue where saliva pools, do not hit teeth. (If the test touches the teeth the participant must start over) 
• Two or more students (faculty/staff) can be done at once during this process, if they are able to effectively use physical distancing. 
2. While keeping the test tube upright, as not to spill the liquid, student (faculty/staff) unscrews the top, flips the top over and inserts swab into container, tightly closes the tube, and shakes the tube vigorously 10x to mix with stabilizing reagent. 
• The liquid in the tube is VERY IMPORTANT. If the student (faculty/staff) spills the liquid, drops the swab or touches their teeth, they are to dispose of the failed test kit and return to Attendant 1 for a new test kit.  
3. If collection is successful, participant is instructed to move forward to the second attendant at this station.  

Part two role: 

1. Student (faculty/staff) will provide their name and DOB to the attendant at the collection table.  
• The Attendant collecting the samples will also confirm that the stabilizing reagents are in the test tube prior to the student (faculty/staff) leaving the testing site.   
2. Label the tube with student's name and date of birth. Do not cover barcode. If a label is not present, a blank label is available for you to fill in. This must be very legible.  
3. When 12 samples have been collected in the carrying container, Attendant 2 or a runner will take the container to the pooler. Collect a clean container and begin again. 

The Attendant 2 volunteer role includes the above responsibilities and includes standing for the majority of the shift and while interacting with others in a close proximity (closer than 6 ft)  for a short period of time (up to 5 minutes of less) on a continuous basis throughout the shift. You will likely come in contact with some bodily fluids (saliva).  

Questions? Pool Testing Event Volunteer FAQs  

*Note: There will be a point of contact email in the FAQs if you need further assistance.