[Withdrawn] How to use your rapid lateral flow test
Updated 31 March 2023
Applies to England
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Remember to always read the instructions and check all expiry dates that come with the test kit
| ACON Flowflex | Innova 7 |
Innova – pack of 25 (care home staff only) |
SureScreen pack of 7 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swabbing process | 5 circles, each nostril | 4 times each tonsil, 10 circles, 1 nostril | 4 times each tonsil, 10 circles, 1 nostril | 5 circles, each nostril |
| Buffer type | Pre-filled vial | Sachet | Buffer bottle 6 drops in extraction tube |
Sachet |
| Swab in tube | 30 secs and rotate 5 times | 10 secs, press against tube and rotate | 10 secs, press against tube and rotate | Pinch and rotate for 10 secs |
| Resting time | None | None | None | None |
| Drops on device | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Wait time |
IMPORTANT: 15 to 30 minutes Wait for 15 minutes to read the result Do not read the result after 30 minutes |
IMPORTANT: 30 minutes Do not leave the test to develop for longer than 30 minutes |
IMPORTANT: 30 minutes Do not leave the test to develop for longer than 30 minutes Keep buffer solution for next tests |
IMPORTANT: 10 to 20 minutes Wait for 10 minutes to read the result Do not read the result after 20 minutes |
You should make a note of your setting’s Unique Organisation Number (UON)
Now report your result.
Scan or type in gov.uk/report-covid19-result to get to the reporting page.
You will need the code on the test cassette.
You have only completed your test once you have reported the result.