Abbott COVID-19 2.0 Flexible Testing Instructions
- May 15, 2024
- Abbott
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Abbott COVID-19 2.0 Flexible Testing
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name : ID NOWTM COVID-19 2.0
- Features : Flexible Testing, Flexible Workflow
- Additional Test : Influenza A & B can be added with the same patient sample
- Software Update : ID NOWTM software update to version 7.1 is required for sequential workflow capability
Product Usage Instructions
Test for COVID-19
- Obtain a single patient swab sample (nasal or nasopharyngeal).
- Follow the step-by-step instructions on the ID NOW screen to perform the COVID-19 test.
Add On Influenza A & B
- After the COVID-19 test, choose to add on an Influenza A & B test or conclude testing.
- Select the desired option on the ID NOW screen: Add on Influenza A & B or No Influenza A & B test.
- If adding on Influenza A & B:
- Select Actions.
- Select COMBO: COVID-19 + Flu A & B.
- Conclude the COVID-19 test by removing and discarding used components.
- Attach the USED COVID-19 test base/transfer cartridge to the UNUSED Influenza A & B sample receiver for disposal.
- Use a new Influenza A & B test base and transfer cartridge with the SAME COVID-19 2.0 sample receiver to complete the add-on test.
- Read the final result and follow the Product Insert instructions for safe handling and disposal of components.
FAQ
- Q: Can I use the same sample receiver for both COVID-19 and Influenza A & B tests?
- A : Yes, you can use the same sample receiver for both tests by following the specified workflow and using new test components as instructed.
- Q: Is a software update required to run the Influenza A & B test in sequential workflow?
- A : Yes, an ID NOWTM software update to version 7.1 is required for sequential workflow capability when adding on Influenza A & B after the COVID-19 test.
Test for COVID-19, and easily add on Influenza A & B with the same patient sample.
Materials required for sequential workflow
- ID NOW™ Influenza A & B 2 test time to result when run in sequential workflow after the ID NOW™ COVID-19 2.0 test. ID NOW™ software update to version 7.1 required for sequential workflow capability.
TEST FOR COVID-19, AND ADD ON INFLUENZA A & B USING A SINGLE PATIENT SWAB
Before performing these tests, refer to the ID NOW™ COVID-19 2.0 Product Insert for the complete test procedure and additional information.
Follow the step-by-step instructions on the ID NOW screen to perform a COVID-19 test. After the COVID-19 test, choose to add on an Influenza A & B test or conclude testing.
- Option 1: Add on Influenza A & B.
- Option 2: No Influenza A & B test.
- Do not remove the used sample receiver.
- Take an UNUSED sample receiver from the Influenza A & B test kit, and carefully remove the seal.
- Lift the USED COVID-19 test base/transfer cartridge from the instrument, and attach it to the UNUSED Influenza A & B sample receiver for disposal.
- Use a new Influenza A & B test base and transfer cartridge with the SAME COVID-19 2.0 sample receiver to complete an add-on test
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- Read result.
- Refer to the Product Insert instructions for the safe handling and disposal of test components.
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