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the swab touched my cheek

i recently had the oraquick advance test done. before the lady told me, i already swiped my cheeks but the instruction said not to. i then went back and touched my gums with the same stick. my results were negative but i am worried. did i mess up my results bc i swabbed my cheeks first
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Your test was correctly administered and valid
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You took the test correctly.
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