If known or suspected oral assault, collect oral swabs as soon as possible. Skip this step if there was no contact between patient’s mouth and suspect.

1. Put on new gloves
2. Using two swabs, swab inside the patient’s mouth around the gum lines, and under the tongue
3. Place the two swabs into a swab box
4. Close both ends of the box
5. Label the box
6. Place labeled box in the oral swab envelope
7. Label and seal the envelope with the examiner’s initials
8. Place envelope in the SAEK

For more information on collecting oral swabs see the Protocol.