Remove the Test Cassette and Pipette out of the packaging.

Using the Pipette, collect a drop of blood and place into the “S” well on Test Cassette.

Using the Alcohol Pad, sterilize finger that will be pricked.

(Tip - Consider pricking a finger on your non-dominant hand)

Squeeze two drops of Buffer Solution into the “B” well on Test Cassette.

Using a Lancet, prick your finger.

Set a timer for 15 minutes. Results can be read between 15 and 20 minutes. Results should not be read after 20 minutes.

Can I purchase this for home-use?

Home use is not approved by the FDA at this time. 

How accurate is this test?

Sensitivity = 96.79%

Specificity = 99.28%

Positive Predictive Value = 98.64%

Negative Predictive Value = 98.36%

What is in a 25 pack kit?

25 cassettes (device that collects blood and provides results)

1 buffering solution

Pipettes

How was this product developed so quickly?

The COVID-19 Test Kit was leveraged off existing technology testing for other viruses.  Specifically, our kit was retrofitted amidst the COVID-19 crisis from an HIV test kit to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

What happens when the result is invalid?

When going through the testing process sometimes the items can become contaminated. You will need to take the test again if you receive an Invalid indication.

What is SARS-CoV-2?

According to the World Health Organization, official names have been announced for the virus responsible for COVID-19 (previously known as “2019 Novel Coronavirus”) and the disease it causes.  The official names are:

Disease – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Virus – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Why are there three types of positive results?

C: The first color line is the control line.

G: Is the IgG (Immunoglobulin G) is a type of antibody. Representing approximately 75% of serum antibodies in humans, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation.[1] IgG molecules are created and released by plasma B cells. Each IgG has two antigen-binding sites.  The IgG line in these tests are designed to identify IgG antibodies in response to Sars-CoV-2, the virus associated with Covid-19.

M: Is the IgM (Immunoglobulin M) is the largest antibody, and it is the first antibody to appear in response to initial exposure to an antigen.  The IgM line in these tests are designed to identify IgG antibodies in response to Sars-CoV-2, the virus associated with Covid-19.