Procedure Card
COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device
COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device
Step 1
Gently mix the extraction buffer
Add 10 drops into the extraction tube.
Step 3
Insert the swab into the extraction tube. Mix well and squeeze the swab 10-15 times. After waiting 2 minutes, twist the swab against the inner wall as your remove it, trying to release as much liquid as you can while removing.
Step 4
Insert the nozzle into the sample extraction tube.
Step 5
Add 3 drops of the solution into the sample well by gently squeezing the tube.
Step 6
Read results after 15 minutes.
Step 2 – Option A: Nasal Swab (Anterior Nares)
Step 2a.1
Tilt patient’s head 70°. Insert the swab at least 0.5 inch inside the nostril (nares) until mild resistance was encountered at the middle turbinate.
Step 2a.2
Using a circular motion, the nasal orifice should be swabbed for a minimum of five seconds.
Step 2a.3
Compress the nostril with the fingers to trap the swab tip and rotate the tip for a minimum of five seconds.
Step 2a.4
Repeat steps for other nostril.
Step 2 – Option B: Nasopharyngeal Swab
Step 2b
Tilt patient’s head 70°. Insert the swab into the nostril parallel to the palate, and gently push the swab into the posterior nasopharynx.
Rotate against nasal wall to ensure swab contains cells and mucus.
