COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (1 x 1)

This Rapid Antigen Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of the antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swab specimens. This test involves taking a nasal swab sample, which is then placed into an extraction buffer solution tube and as the name suggests, this buffer extracts the sample from the swab into the solution. The solution which now contains the sample is dropped onto the sample collection area of a test cassette specific for COVID-19 antigens and the result is almost instant, within 10-15 minutes!

This test is a point-of-care test and tells you if you have an active COVID-19 infection at the time the test is taken by a healthcare professional.

This test does not include a Fit-to-Fly results certificate, which is provided with the COVID-19 PCR Test

If you suspect you have had COVID-19 in the past and want to check if you have developed the Antibodies, click here for our COVID-19 Antibody Test.

How accurate is this test?

• Sensitivity: 97.1%*
• Specificity: 99.6%*

Overall Accuracy: 99.3%*

Benefits of COVID-19 Antigen testing:

• 99.3% accurate at providing a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19.
• Rapid result in approximately 10 minutes with a quick and easy swab sample.
• Easy-on-site testing for yourselves, your staff and your patients.
• Cost effective and time efficient.
• CE certified.
• Passes all of the MHRAs Target Product Profile requirements for COVID-19 Antigen tests.

How does this test work?

When specimens are processed and added to the test cassette, SARS-CoV-2 antigens, if present in the specimen, will react with the anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody-coated particles, which have been pre-coated on the test strip. The mixture then migrates upward on the membrane by capillary action. The antigen-conjugate complexes migrate across the test strip to the reaction area and are captured by a line of antibody bound on the membrane. Test results are interpreted visually in 10-15 minutes based on the presence or absence of visually coloured lines.

To serve as a procedure control, a coloured line will always appear in the control line region indicating that proper volume of specimen has been added, correct procedural technique and membrane wicking has occurred. 

When should this test be performed?

For optimum results, this test should be performed within seven days of the onset of symptoms. This test is CE marked and approved to be used by healthcare professionals only.

What does a positive test result mean?

Th SARS-CoV-2 antigen is generally detectable in upper respiratory samples during the acute phase of infection. Positive results indicate the presence of viral antigens, we advise seeking medical advice and confirming the result with a COVID-19 PCR test in line with government recommendations.

Please note: This in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD) is for healthcare professional use only and not regulated for home use.

* The performance of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test was established with 304 nasal swabs collected from individual symptomatic patients (within 7 days of onset) who were suspected of COVID-19.