INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR
SARS-COV-2 RAPID ANTIGEN HOME TEST KIT
Here is a quick checklist for how to use the COVID-19 LFD tests. It is really important that you follow these steps in the correct order.
- Prepare your test area and unpack your equipment Take your swab sample (nasal swab only)
- Process your sample and wait 30 minutes Read your result
- Report your result
- Safely dispose of test equipment
Remember, store the test kit at room temperature – not in direct sunlight and not in a fridge or freezer. Keep the test kit away from children.
If you receive a positive test, you must immediately report the result to Medicine Online.
You will be asked to take a confirmatory PCR test; you and your household should self-isolate according to HM Government Guidelines until the result of that test is known.
Read the instructions carefully. Taking the test may feel a little uncomfortable and unusual for most people.
Wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds, using soap and warm water. This is so that you do not contaminate the test kit. Now dry your hands.
Clean and dry a flat surface, where you will take the test. Unpack the sealed test equipment for one test and place onto the clean flat surface.
Check your contents. Ensure that the test device (called ‘antigen test cartridge’), swab and extraction solution are not damaged, broken or out of date. Use the test kit checklist to make sure you have everything. Use a clean, one inch deep lid or other small container (e.g. clean egg cup) to keep the extraction tube upright and prevent spillage.
DO NOT START COLLECTING YOUR SAMPLE BEFORE READING ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
Your sample kit contains:
- Test device
- Extraction buffer tube
- Nasal swab
- Nozzle cap
Please make sure each kit contains the above mentioned.
1. COLLECTING A SAMPLE
– Patient to blowout and wipe their nose to remove mucus before swabbing
– Wash your hands.
– Then remove the nasal swab from the sterile packet
2.
Insert the tip of the swab into one nostril. Do not insert the swab more than 1.5 cm into your nose.
Rotate the swab around the inside wall of your nostril at least 4 times. Repeat the same process with the same swab in the other nostril.
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Insert the swab into the disposable pipette
Rotate the swab 10 times in the solution.
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Squeeze the swab tip along the inner wall of the disposable pipette 3 times.
Remove the swab while squeezing the sides of the tube to extract the liquid from swab.
Press the cap tightly onto the tube.
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Apply 3 drops of extracted sample to the specimen well of the test device.
Read the results at 15 to 30 minutes.
9.
A coloured line appears in the top section of the result window to show that the test is working properly. This is the control line (C). Even if the control line is faint, the test should be considered to have been performed properly. If no control line is visible the test is invalid.In case of a positive result, a coloured line appears in the lower section of the result window. This is the line (T). Even is the test line is very faint or not uniform, the test result should be interpreted as a positive result.
To receive your results please take a photo of test device which must include:
- A clear result on the device
- The Booking Reference Number
- The Serial Number of the cassette
- The BRN in the photo matches the BRN of the Order
- The LFD Serial Number in the photo matches with the Serial Number entered in the account
To upload the picture login into your account, click on UPLOAD ANTIGEN TEST PHOTO, upload the photo and enter the antigen LFD serial number.
Results for FTF LFD are 30 mins – 2 hours during business hours.
DO NOT START COLLECTING YOUR SAMPLE BEFORE READING ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
Your sample kit contains:
Please make sure each kit contains the above mentioned.
1. COLLECTING A SAMPLE
– Patient to blowout and wipe their nose to remove mucus before swabbing
– Wash your hands.
– Then remove the nasal swab from the sterile packet
2.
Insert the tip of the swab into one nostril. Do not insert the swab more than 1.5 cm into your nose.
Rotate the swab around the inside wall of your nostril at least 4 times. Repeat the same process with the same swab in the other nostril.
3.
Insert the swab into the disposable pipette
4.
Rotate the swab 10 times in the solution.
5.
Squeeze the swab tip along the inner wall of the disposable pipette 3 times.
Remove the swab while squeezing the sides of the tube to extract the liquid from swab.
6.
Press the cap tightly onto the tube.
7.
Apply 3 drops of extracted sample to the specimen well of the test device.
8.
Read the results at 15 to 30 minutes.
9.
A coloured line appears in the top section of the result window to show that the test is working properly. This is the control line (C). Even if the control line is faint, the test should be considered to have been performed properly. If no control line is visible the test is invalid.In case of a positive result, a coloured line appears in the lower section of the result window. This is the line (T). Even is the test line is very faint or not uniform, the test result should be interpreted as a positive result.
Put all of the used test kit contents in the biohazard sample bag provided and put this in household waste.
To receive your results please take a photo of test device which must include:
- A clear result on the device
- The Booking Reference Number
- The LFD serial number of the cassette
- The BRN in the photo matches the BRN of the Order
- The LFD Serial Number in the photo matches with the Serial Number entered in the account
To upload the picture login into your account, click on UPLOAD ANTIGEN TEST PHOTO, upload the photo and enter the antigen LFD serial number.
Results for Day 2 LFD are 12-24 hours.
Results for FTF LFD are 30 mins – 2 hours during business hours.