Specimen Collection and Preparation
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Carefully insert the Sterile Swab into the nostril, reaching the surface of posterior nasopharynx. Gently rub and roll the swab to collect the epidermal cells of the mucus.
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Immediately place the swab with specimen into the Extraction Buffer Tube. Rotate the swab 5 times and let stand for
1 minute.
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Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the swab by pressing the tip against the side of the tube.
Test Procedure - Strip
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Keep the Test Strip (with arrow pointing down)
in the tube for 10 minutes.
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Read result at 10 minutes. Some positive results may appear sooner. Results measured after 10 minutes are invalid.
Test Procedure - Cassette
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Use Dropper to expense 3 drops of extracted specimen
into the sample well of Test Cassette.
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Read result at 10 minutes. Some positive results may appear sooner. Results measured after 10 minutes are invalid.
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