In these cases, a void result is recorded before the processing of the sample has even begun, the agency said.
MOH advises these individuals to or to call the MOH COVID-19 hotline 1800-333-9999 for further assistance.
Touching the swab For the same reasons, touching the swab with your fingers could ruin the sample by contamination.
When coronavirus genes are discovered, the machine activates the fluorescent lights to amplify the presence of the genes.