BOSON BIOTECH COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (Nasal Swab)
BOSON BIOTECH COVID-19 Antigen Rapid test is one step in vitro test.
It is designed for the rapid qualitative determination of SARS-CoV-2 virus antigen in nasopharyngeal swabs from individuals suspected of COVID-19. Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card can not be used as the basis to diagnose or exclude SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Boson Biotech is a Notified Body for CE marking. Boson Antigen Rapid Test has been validated in European Union. This guarantees that the test operates within the limits allowed by the manufacturer. Read more about rapid antigen tests on the Health Board website.
- Sample type: Nasal swab
- Time to result: 15-20 min
- Kit Components: 1 Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card (sealed foil pouch), 1 sterilized swab, 1 extraction tube, 1 sample extraction buffer, IFU, 1 tube stand
- Sensitivity: 96.77%
- Specificity: 99.20%
- Accuracy: 98.72%
COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test instruction:
– Carefully twist or snap open the sachet.
– Open the extraction tube and gently squeeze 8 drops (0,25 ml) from the sachet into the tube.
– Find the swab in the sealed wrapper. Identify the soft, fabric tip. Peel open the swab packaging only when you are ready to use and gently take out the swab.
– Put the swab gently into 1 nostril until you feel a slight resistance (about 2.5cm up your nose). Gently wipe the swab around the inside of the nostril, making 3-5 complete circles. No force is needed. Keep the swab in nostril for few seconds. Repeat in the other nostril.
– Pick up the extraction tube and place the fabric tip of the swab into the extraction tube, so it´s in the liquid. Rotate the swab 3-5 times. This is to transfer your sample into the liquid. Leave the swab in tube for 1 minute.
– Press the tip against the inner edge of the extraction tube with force.
– Press the cap tightly onto the extraction tube to avoid any leaks.
– Ensure the test kit is on a clean and flat surface. Do not move the strip during the test.
– Gently squeeze the extraction tube to place 2 drops of the liquid into the specimen well (S) on the test strip. Make sure that you are dropping liquid and not an air bubble. Put the sample collection vial in the waste bag along with the swab.
– Set a timer and wait 15-20 minutes before you read your result. Attention! After 20 minutes the results may be inaccurate.
