COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
MDx COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunochromatography assay for the qualitative detection and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swabs, without using viral transport media. This test can be a supplemental diagnostic assay to real-time PCR assay in advanced laboratory for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 infection.
Test time | 15~20 minutes |
---|---|
Specimen | Nasopharyngeal Swab |
Species | Human |
Kit components | COVID-19 Ag Rapid Device, Sample Dilution Buffer, NP Swab, Dropper Cap, Instruction manual |
Insert the NP Swab into the nostril of the patient to reach the surface of the posterior nasopharynx, and then withdraw the NP Swab from nasal cavity.
Put the Swab in the Sample Dilution Buffer and mix 10 times or more. Remove the swab while pressing the tube and squeezing out the secretions absorbed by the head of the Swab.
Take out the Dropper Cap and press it firmly onto the buffer tube.
Put 3 drops of the extracted specimen into the sample hole (S) of COVID-19 Ag Rapid Device.
Wait for 15-20 minutes and read the result.
※ Do not read results after 20 minutes.