1. Insert the entire absorbent tip of the swab into one nostril. Using gentle rotation, push the swab less than 2.5 cm from the edge of the nostril.
2. Rotate the swab 5 times brushing against the inside of the nostril.
3. Remove the swab and insert it into the other nostril. Repeat step 1.
4. Remove swab from the nostril.
1. Open the buffer tube
2. Insert the swab into the tube and swirl for 30 seconds. Rotate the swab 5 times while squeezing the side of the tube.
3. Remove the swab while squeezing the tube.
4. Attach the dropper tip firmly onto the extraction buffer tube. Mix thoroughly by swirling or flicking the bottom of the tube.
5. Gently squeeze the tube and dispense 4 drops of the processed specimen into the sample well.
6. Read the result when the timer reaches 15 minutes. Do not read after 30 minutes.
Once 15 minutes has passed check the results indicator
The "C" (control) line must have a red mark or the test is invalid
The "T" (test) line is red for a positive result (even a faint line is a positive result)
These lateral flow tests kits are packed in boxes of 5 (individual test kits and boxes of 25 are also available).
These Flowflex tests are fully Home Use approved and completely non-invasive as they detect the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 via a nasal swab. They differ from your usual nasopharyngeal lateral flow COVID-19 test as the test only needs to enter the lower nostril, therefore, reducing discomfort without compromising on accuracy. The test only requires a 1-2cm swab, unlike the standard 9-10cm swab into the nostril.
The tests are suitable for testing large groups of people, including regular testing of employees in education, healthcare, sports, commercial, retail, travel, and care industries, to help eliminate the risk of contamination to your workforce.
Clinical trials from various countries show a combined accuracy of 98.8% (97.1% relative sensitivity and 99.5% relative specificity) for these tests.
Each box of 5 kits includes:
5 x Test cassettes
5 x Disposable swabs (1-2cm into the lower nostril)
5 x Pre-filled extraction buffer tubes
5 x Waste Bags
1 x Package Insert
The UK Government Public Health England, Porton Down Laboratory, which reviews all lateral flow tests for the DHSC/UK Government, has validated these tests to have exemplary accuracy at multiple viral loads, including for asymptomatic patients, and across the new different variants. You can find them in the list here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessment-and-procurement-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/outcome-of-the-evaluation-of-rapid-diagnostic-assays-for-specific-sars-cov-2-antigens-lateral-flow-devices
The results will inform you of the following, although please be aware that if the C line does not appear, the test is invalid. There is 1 negative and 1 positive result:
Negative Result: If only the quality control line (C) appears and the detection line (T) is not visible, then no SARS-CoV-2 antigen has been detected and the result is negative.
Positive Result: C and T - if the quality control line (C) and the detection line (T) appears, then the SARS-CoV-2 antigen has been detected and the result is positive. You currently have COVID-19, and a PCR confirmation test should be carried out.
Please note that if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, you must follow Government guidelines in terms of isolating and testing. We recommend you read the Official Government Guidance regarding SARS-COV-2 Lateral Flow Tests here.
These FlowFlex Rapid Lateral Flow Antigen Test Kits are MHRA registered, CE Marked, and ISO certified.
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