New Coronavirus Antigen Detection Antigen Self-Test Instructions (New Coronavirus Antigen Detection Antigen Self-Test Instructions Picture)

1. Obtaining reagents

Community residents who are interested in self-testing for antigens can obtain them through the following channels:

Purchase by themselves through retail pharmacies, online sales platforms and other channels ;

Apply to your community to obtain it.

2. Self-test process

Preparation before antigen self-test. 1. Wash your hands. 2. Read the instruction manual of the antigen reagent to understand the self-test process and precautions. 3. Check the shelf life and integrity of the reagents. 4. The ambient temperature is between 14℃-30℃ and avoid moisture. Unpack the antigen test card and place it in a flat, clean place.

Sample collection. Those aged 14 and above can take nasal swab sampling on their own. Blow your nose with toilet paper first. Carefully unpack the nasal swab and avoid touching the swab head with your hands. Then tilt your head slightly, hold the tail of the swab in one hand and stick it to one nostril. Slowly go back along the bottom of the lower nasal passage and deeply 1-1.5 cm. Then stick it to the nasal cavity and rotate it for at least 4 times. Then use the same swab to repeat on the other nasal cavity. Same operation. Those aged 2 to 14 years old who perform self-examination should have another adult take samples on their behalf.

Antigen testing.

1. According to the reagent instructions, immediately place the nasal swab after collecting the sample into the sampling tube. The swab head should be rotated and mixed in the preservation solution for at least 30 seconds while holding the sampling tube with your hand. Squeeze the outer wall of the swab head at least 5 times to ensure that the sample is fully eluted in the sampling tube.

2. Squeeze the liquid from the swab head through the outer wall of the sampling tube with your hands, and discard the swab. After capping the sampling tube, drop the liquid vertically into the sample hole of the test card.

3. According to the reagent instructions, wait for a certain period of time before interpreting the results.

Positive result: Both "C" and "T" show red or purple strips, and the color of the strip at "T" can be dark or light, both are positive results.

Negative result: A red or purple band is shown at the "C" and no band is shown at the "T".

Invalid result: No red or purple band shown at "C", regardless of whether a band is shown at "T". The result is invalid and you need to take a new test strip and retest.

3. Result reporting

The reporting channels for local health departments and primary medical and health institutions to announce antigen test results to the public. After the residents' testing is completed, the results will be reported to primary medical and health institutions as required.