Approximately 280 students will be selected for testing twice each week to help us monitor the prevalence of the virus on the Pittsburgh campus. Testing occurs monthly on the regional campuses as well. Students who are experiencing sytmptoms of COVID-19 should contact campus student health service.
Self-Sampling First Steps
We’re randomly selecting students to get tested for COVID-19. Here’s how you can do your part.
1. EMAIL We’ll reach out via your Pitt email account if you’ve been selected for testing. |
2. SAVE THE DATE Follow the email’s instructions and mark your calendar. |
3. ARRIVE Show up at the test site as scheduled (remember to wear a face covering and bring your Pitt ID!). |
Self-Sampling in 9 Easy Steps
1. SANITIZE Sanitize your hands. |
2. OPEN Open your test kit. Place the barcode labels on the sample tube and bag. |
3. SWAB Insert the nasal swab 1/2 inch horizontally into nostril until resistance is felt. |
4. ROTATE Rotate the swab, hold in place a few seconds. Use the same swab and repeat in other nostril. |
5. INSERT Snap off end of swab handle as directed. Insert the swab, tip first, in the sample tube. |
6. SEAL Screw the cap on tightly and place the tube in the bag. Seal the bag. |
7. PLACE Place the bag on the table |
8. SANITIZE Sanitize your hands. |
9. WAIT Wait for test staff to receive your sample and prompt you to leave. |