Healgen Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (1 box of 20 tests)

Details

This swab test is to be used for the detection of COVID-19  - results available within 15 minutes with high accuracy

• One kit of 20 tests contains everything required to carry out the tests - no additional equipment is needed
• Approved by Public Health England & validated by the UK Government
• Results in 15 minutes
• Each kit includes clear instructions and is easy to use

Contents

• 20 test cassettes
• 2 extraction buffer vials
• 20 sterile swabs
• 20 extraction tubes and tips
• 1 workstation
• 1 instruction manual

Features

• Qualitative, visually read results in 15 minutes
• No instrument required
• Room temperature storage or refrigerated (2-30°C / 36-86°F)
• Procedural internal control included
• Sterile Swabs, Extraction Buffer and Extraction Tubes included

Specifications

• Specimen: Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab
• Time to Results: 15 minutes
• Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture

Links to relevant gov websites:

Here is the MHRA link I referred to. Para 6. Advice issued on 23.12.20.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-issues-exceptional-use-authorisation-for-nhs-test-and-trace-covid-19-self-test-device

In addition, here is a further helpful link detailing employers using lateral flow tests. Again info from gov.uk.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-employers-sign-up-to-rapid-testing-to-protect-workforce

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessment-and-procurement-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/lateral-flow-devices-results#test-3-coronavirus-antigen-rapid-test