In China today,Provinces are required to temporarily incorporate the COVID-19 antigen testing reagents and corresponding testing items into the catalogue of basic medical services in their provinces. The relevant costs incurred by participants in designated primary medical institutions will be paid in accordance with the current regulations of the region, and the costs of purchasing testing reagents in designated retail pharmacies can be paid by personal accounts.

1.Insert a sterile swab into the nostril of the patient and then rotate the swab 3-4 times against the nasopharyngeal surface. Withdraw the swab from the nasal cavity.

2.Insert the Nylon flocking swab into an extraction buffer tube. While squeezing the buffer tube, stir the swab.

3.Place the test device on a flat surface and apply 4 drops of the extracted sample in 90° angle to the specimen well of the test device.

4.Read the test result after 15 to 30 minutes.

Compared to traditional nucleic acid testing, antigen testing is easier and faster. As a complement to nucleic acid testing, it is an important means of screening but less sensitive.

FROM CHINADAILY