What does it mean if my antigen test is positive? - part 1

We need to know one thing, if your antigen test is positive, it most probably that you are infected by covid-19. And you may need test conscientiously for at least one week. If it is positive every time, then you need to take some measure to cue. During this time, you still need time to do test every day, to see if it changes negative. However, you can refer to the following test method by antigen test kit.  

【SAMPLE COLLECTION】

Before running the assay, ensure the test area is sanitized. Open the kit and ensure all materials described in “Reagents and Materials Provided” are included and the kit is not expired. Obtain a timing device (clock, watch or timer) and read the Instructions for Use.

Remove mucus from the nose.

Wash or sanitize hands thoroughly.

Fold/assemble the sample extraction tube rack.

Remove one pre-filled extraction tube from the sealed pouch and close the pouch with the unused tubes. Hold the tube upright and, before opening it, tap the bottom of the tube on a clean, flat surface to ensure that any liquid on the seal is moved down into the tube.

Carefully remove the foil seal from the extraction tube, and place the open tube in the sample extraction tube rack. Dispose the foil seal into a waste bag. Keep the bag to later collect other used items.

Open the swab package. Note: Do not touch the swab’s absorbent tip, so be sure to open the package on the opposite end.

Hold head in a vertical position and look slightly downwards .

Nasal Swab Samples

Carefully insert the entire absorbent tip of the swab in one nostril and rotate at least 5 times. Be sure that the absorbent tip of the swab scrapes against the nasal wall.

Remove swab from nostril and, using the same swab, repeat step 1 in the other nostril.

Insert the absorbent tip of the swab into the extraction buffer tube and swirl the swab at least 5 times.

Squeeze the tube against the submerged swab several times to facilitate extraction of the specimen. Remove the swab, place it back in its original wrapping and dispose into the waste bag.

Place the nozzle onto the extraction tube and ensure it is attached firmly.