Specimen collection
- Carefully insert the swab into the nostril of the patient, reaching the surface of posterior nasopharynx, that presents the most secretion under visual inspection.
- Swab over the surface of the posterior nasopharynx. Rotate several times.
- Withdraw the swab from the nasal cavity.
Sample preparation
- Insert the test extraction tube into the workstation in this product. Make sure that the tube is standing firm and reaches the bottom of the workstation.
- Add 0.3 mL (about 10 drops) of the sample extraction buffer into the extraction tube.
Test procedure
- Insert the swab into the extraction tube which contains 0.3 mLof the extraction buffer. Roll the swab at least 6 times then leave in the extraction tube for 1 minute.
- Remove the swab. The extracted solution will be used as a test sample.
- Place into testing apparatus, wait 15 minutes and check positive/negative result.
Used by the UK Government
as part of the Liverpool lockdown
Read our case study detailing how the Liverpool region benefitted from a mass testing program using Healgen 15-minute COVID-19 tests.
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Individual Tests (Healgen COVID-19 antigen test)
£35.00£7.00
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Pack of 20 (Healgen COVID-19 antigen test)
£350.00£100.00