Self Test COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests

Self-tests approved by UK Government and Public Health England provide reliable results in 15 minutes. Used in recent UK mass testing trials for detection of Covid-19 cases - Compatible with NHS Track and Trace

• Tests are approved by UK Government and Public Health England and compatible with Track and Trace - Click Here to see assessment
• Covid-19 self test kits enable home users and workplaces to efficiently self-test in order to keep both staff, visitors and the general public safe
• Work in just 15 minutes - conventional testing alternatives can take up to 72 hours creating significant disruption to organisations' workforce, efficiency, operations and performance
• These tests should be considered as a status check only to identify potential traces of coronavirus in your system and not a replacement for tests carried out by Medical Professionals
• Tests are suggested to be carried out every 14 days, tests can be taken every day
• Any line indicator against double lines, however faint, should be considered a positive result. These results are only to be considered valid at time of test and must be regularly taken as part of an ongoing testing regime.
• Tests are CE marked and meet the provisions of the Council Directive 98/79/EC for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
• These tests are for current infection, if you need to test for the presence of antibodies following previous infection see our Roche Rapid COVID-19 Antibody Tests
• 2 packs are supplied in a box with: 2 test cassettes, 2 sterile swabs, 2 extraction tubes and dropper tip, 1 workstation, 1 x extraction buffer liquid (sufficient for 2 tests) and 1 instruction manual

These self test kits are unique in having QR codes which link to the Covid-19 Safe Communities (CSC) Tests Passporting App. This App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store free of charge. Using this means users can show evidence that they have taken a Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test. To use the app to log your test result, please scan the QR code on the box and follow the instructions. A copy of the instructions can be found here.

• Lateral Flow Test
• Time to result = 15 minutes
• Storage Temperature Range 2 - 30° C
• Shelf Life 24 months
• Specification Type nasopharyngeal swab
• Highly accurate 98.74%
• UK government Approved as used in the NHS and extensive city tests like Liverpool
• The Healgen COVID-19 Antigen Test (Swab) has been evaluated with specimens obtained from patients.
• The results show that the Healgen COVID-19 Antigen Test (Swab) has a high overall relative accuracy
• Relative Sensitivity: 96.72%
• Relative Specificity: 99.22%
• Accuracy: 98.74%
• Tests are approved by UK Government and Public Health England and are compatible with track and trace - Click Here to see assessment

How many times can i test?

These tests should be considered as a status check only to identify potential traces of coronavirus in your system. Tests are suggested to be carried out every 14 days, tests can be taken every day.

How long does the test take?

Read the results at 15 minutes after completing the test procedure. Do not leave and read later. To see a copy of the instruction manual, please click here

Can I collect the specimen and test at a later time?

No, these tests are for immediate use and should not be used with old samples.

The line is very faint, is this positive?

Any line indicator against double lines, however faint, should be considered a positive result. If the control line (C) is not visible within the result window after performing the test, the result is considered invalid. Some causes of invalid results are because of not following the directions correctly or the test may have deteriorated beyond the expiration date. It is recommended that the specimen be re-tested using a new test.

How do i log my test result?

These tests use the Covid-19 Safe Communities (CSC) app to log your test result, to do this please scan the QR code on the box and follow the instructions. A copy of the instructions can be found here.