CareStart^TM COVID-19 Antigen

Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen

CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Point-of-Care Test

The CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen Test is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the detection of extracted nucleocapsid protein antigens specific to SARS-CoV-2 in swab specimens directly collected from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare providers.

As an intended point-of-care (POC) designated test with a 10 minute processing time, CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen Test allows effective screening of COVID-19 infection on a large scale.

Rapid results in 10 minutes
Stand-alone test kit with no equipment needed
Designed for use in point-of-care settings
Detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen
Lateral flow assay
Minimally invasive specimen collection (nasopharyngeal)

Access Bio CareStart COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Procedure

Peel off aluminum foil seal and rotate the swab inside the extraction vial vigorously at least 5 times

Remove the swab by rotating against the extraction vial while squeezing the sides of the vial to release the liquid from the swab. Properly discard the swab.

Close the vial by pushing the cap firmly onto the vial and mix thoroughly by flicking the bottom of the tube.

Invert the extraction vial and hold the sample vertically above the sample well. Squeeze the vial gently. Allow three (3) drops of sample to fall into the sample well.