CareStartTM 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)
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.
Close the vial by pushing the cap firmly onto the vial and mix thoroughly by flicking the bottom of the tube.
Results Interpretation
Covid-19 Positive
Covid-19 Negative
Invalid
