Healgen COVID-19 Lateral Flow Rapid Antigen Test (20 stk)

• Same day delivery is available for Reykjavík
• The Healgen Lateral Flow Rapid Antigen test kit facilitates the detection of COVID-19 with rapid return of results.
• Healgen Covid-19 Antigen Test is one of only three UK Government assesed Rapid Antigen Test.

The Rapid COVID-19 Healgen Antigen Test is an in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in direct nasopharyngeal (NP) swab from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. It is intended to aid in the rapid diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections.

The novel coronaviruses belong to the β genus. COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infectious disease. Currently, individuals infected by SARS-CoV-2 are the main source of transmission; asymptomatic carriers are also known as a source of transmission. Based on the current epidemiological information, the incubation period can last from 1 to 14 days, where the average time before symptoms occur is about 5 days. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.

• Qualitative, visually read results in 15 minutes
• No instrument required
• Room temperature storage or refrigerated (2-30⁰C / 36-86⁰F)
• Procedural internal control included
• Sterile Swabs, Extraction Buffer and Extraction Tubes included

This item line is exempt from our usual returns policy. This item is non-returnable or exchangeable.

Test Procedure:

1. Specimen Collection

• Use the nasopharyngeal swab supplied in the kit
• 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 the swab several times. Withdraw the swab from the nasal cavity.

2. Sample preparation

• Insert the test extraction tube into the workstation
• 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.
• Insert the swab into the extraction tube which contains 0.3 mL of the extraction buffer. Roll the swab at least 6 times while pressing the head against the bottom and side of the extraction tube. Leave the swab in the extraction tube for 1 minute.
• Squeeze the tube several times with fingers from outside of the to immerse the swab
• Fit the dropper tip with filter on top the extraction tube tightly
• Remove the swab. The extracted solution will be used as test sample.

3. Interpretation of Results

• Allow the test device, test sample and buffer to equilibrate to room temperature prior to testing

• Remove test device from the sealed pouch just prior to the testing and lay flat on work bench.
• Ensure the nozzle with filter is fitted on to the sample extraction tube tightly.
• Reverse the sample extraction tube, and add 4 drops (about 100 μL) of test sample by squeezing the extracted
• solution tube into the sample window.
• Wait for the colored band(s) to appear. The re