23/05/2021
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Covid-19 Home Test Kits: How to Use Them to Get Accurate Results
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given its approval MyLab's CoviSelf, a self-use Coronavirus rapid test that can reportedly give results in 15 minutes. Dr Md. Shakeel Ahmed, Head-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital shares how you can use these Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to get an accurate result.
Preparation:
Identify a table and sanitize the surface thoroughly
Wash your hands with soap, and make sure that your hands are dry before you perform the test
Tear the pouch and lay the contents of the kit on the table
Before you proceed, please download the app mentioned in the testing kit, fill in the credentials and then proceed with the test. This is important so that no positive case is missed
How to Use the Test
Each kit provides all testing materials, an instructions to use (IFU) leaflet and a biohazard bag to be safely disposed of after testing. The test is designed to be done using a nasal swab (not the deep nasopharyngeal swab) to reduce the discomfort. This kit provide results in 15 minutes.
For a Positive Result: If both Control Line C and the Test Line T appear in the cartridge, the presence of novel coronavirus antigen is confirmed.
For a Negative Result: If only quality Control Line C appears but the Test Line T does not appear, this indicates that novel coronavirus antigen has not been detected.
For an Invalid Result: For invalid results, if the quality control line C is not observed, it will be invalid regardless of whether there is a test line T. In this case, the test shall be conducted again.
People who test positive should immediately isolate so that they do not infect others, and quickly contact the local municipal bodies and their healthcare provider. Those who test negative and continue to experience COVID-like symptoms should seek follow-up care from their healthcare provider and conduct an RTPCR test.
For detailed information on the advantages and disadvantages of taking these tests, head to the link in bio.
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