KSHB: Health officials say proper sample collection key for accurate COVID-19 self-tests

Some COVID-19 testing sites across the Kansas City area outside of Saint Luke's Health System are asking people to self-swab.

KSHB talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, RN, Saint Luke's Director of Infection Prevention, about the key for accurate test results.

Watch the full story below.

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