Surrogate Testing

Surrogate Testing

Although saliva testing is so easy, it is also possible to use an
adult as a surrogate when testing a baby or pet. The pet or baby
is held on the lap of the surrogate. A large pet may sit in front of
the person. The handhold is held by the surrogate and pressed
firmly against the body of the baby or pet. It can be laid flat
against the arm, body or leg of a baby and held in place firmly by
the whole hand of the adult. The paper covering should be wet.
For a pet, the end is held firmly pressed against the skin, such as
between the front legs or on the belly. The other hand of the adult
is used for testing in the usual way. The

adult must wear an inductor for surrogate testing as well as you,
tester.
An ill or bedridden person may be tested without inconvenience
or stress. He or she rests their whole hand on the skin of
your leg, just above the knee. A wet piece of paper towel, about
4 inches by 4 inches is placed on your leg, to make better contact.
You must use an inductor for yourself with this method. You may
now proceed to probe on your hand instead of the ill person's.