QUIDEL QuickVue At-Home OTC Covid-19 Test Instruction Manual

QUIDEL QuickVue At-Home OTC Covid-19 Test Instruction Manual

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is forFDAEmergencyUseAuthorization(EUA)Only

For In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Use.

• This product has not been FDA cleared or approved but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA.
• This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens.
• The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of IVDs for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.
• For more information on EUAs go here: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparednessand-response/ mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use authorization
• For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
• For detailed instructions, please visit www.quickvueathome.com

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

Will this test hurt?

No, the nasal swab is not sharp and it should not hurt. Sometimes the swab can feel slightly uncomfortable. If you feel pain, please stop thetest and seek advice from a healthcare provider.

What are the known and potential risks and benefits of this test?

Potential risks include:

• Possible discomfort during sample collection.
• Possible incorrect test results (see Results section).

Potential benefits include:

• The results, along with other information, can help your healthcare provider make informed recommendations about your care.
• The results of this test may help limit the spread of COVID-19 toyour family and others in your community.

What is Serial Testing?

COVID-19 Serial testing is when one person tests themselves multipletimes for COVID-19 on a routine basis, such as every day or every other day. By testing more frequently, you may detect COVID-19 more quickly and reduce spread of infection. Serial testing (i.e. testing every day or every other day) is more likely to detect COVID-19, especially when you do not have any symptoms.

What is the difference betweenan antigen and molecular test?

An antigen test, such as the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19Test, detects proteins from the virus. Molecular tests detect genetic material from the virus. Antigen tests are very specific for the virus, but not as sensitive as molecular tests. This means that a positive result is highly accurate, but a negative result does not rule out infection. If your test result is negative, you should discuss with your healthcare provider on whether an additional test is necessary and if you should continue isolating at home. There is a higher chance of false negative results with antigen tests than with laboratory-based molecular tests. This means that there is a higher chance this test will give you a negative result when you have COVID-19.

How Accurate is this Test?

Based on the interim results of a clinical study where the QuickVue AtHome OTC COVID-19 Test was compared to anFDA authorized molecular SARS-CoV-2 test, QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test correctly identified 83.5% ofpositive specimens and 99.2% of negative specimens.

The performance of this test is still being studied inpatients without signs and symptoms of respiratoryinfection and for serial screening. Performance may differ in these populations.

Warnings, Precautions andSafety Information

• The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 from individuals with or without symptoms of COVID-19. Testing for asymptomatic individuals should be performed at least twice over three days, with at least twenty-four hours and no more than 48 hours between tests. You may need to purchase additional tests to perform this serial (repeat) testing.
• Read the written instructions fully before starting the test procedure
• To ensure correct results, you must follow the instructions
• Keep test kit and materials out of the reach of children and pets before and after use
• Wear safety mask or other face covering when collecting swabs from children or others
• Use of personal protection materials such as gloves are recommended
• Do not open the materials until ready for use. If the test strip is open for an hour or longer, invalid test results may occur.
• Improper swab collection may result in incorrectly negative (false negative) results
• The test is intended to be read at 10 minutes. If the test is read before this or is read more than 5 minutes after the indicated read time, results may be inaccurate and the test should be repeated.
• Do not use a test kit that is expired
• Do not touch the swab head when handling the swab
• Avoid exposure of your skin, eyes, nose, or mouth to the solution in the tube.

Hazardous Ingredients forLiquidReagent

Chemical Name/CAS| Harms (GHS Code) for each ingredient| Concentration
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Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate/10049-21-5| Causes skin irritation (H315) Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause respiratory irritation (H335)| 0.7%
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous/7558-79-4| Causes serious eye damage (H318) Causes serious eye irritation (H319)| 0.7%
C12-14-Alkyldimethyl-betaines/66455-29-6| Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) Causes serious eye damage (H318)
Causes skin irritation (H315) Causes serious eye irritation (H319)| 0.03%
ProClin® 300| Harmful if swallowed (H302) Harmful if inhaled (H332)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)| 0.03%
EDTA Tetrasodium Salt/64-02-8| Harmful if swallowed (H302) Causes serious eye damage (H318) Causes serious eye irritation (H319) Harmful if inhaled (H332) May cause respiratory irritation (H335) May cause damage to organs (H371), single exposure| 0.2%

The solution in the tube contains hazardous ingredients (see table above). If the solution contacts the skin or eye, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. https://www.poison.org/contact-us or 1-800-222-1222

Intended Use

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 from individuals with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID 19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no more than 36 hours between tests. This test is authorized for nonprescription home use with self-collected (unobserved) direct anterior nasal (NS) swab specimens from individuals aged 14 years and older or with adult-collected anterior NS samples from individuals aged 2 years or older.
The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test does not differentiate between SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2.
Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen. Antigen is generally detectable in anterior nasal specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results indicate the presence of viral antigens, but clinical correlation with past medical history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine infection status. Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses and the agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. Individuals who test positive with the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with their physician or healthcare provider as additional testing may be necessary.
Negative results should be treated as presumptive, do not rule out SARS  CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions. Negative results should be considered in the context of an individual’s recent exposures, history and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and confirmed with a molecular assay, if necessary, for patient management. For serial testing programs, additional confirmatory testing with a molecular test for negative results may be necessary, if there is a high likelihood of SARS CoV-2 infection, such as in an individual with as a close contact with COVID-19 or with suspected exposure to COVID-19 or in communities with high prevalence of infection. Additional confirmatory testing with a molecular test for positive results may also be necessary, if there is a low likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as in individuals without known exposures to SARS-CoV-2 or residing in communities with low prevalence of infection.
Individuals who test negative and continue to experience COVID-19 like symptoms of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath may still have SARS-CoV-2 infection and should seek follow up care with their physician or healthcare provider.
Individuals should provide all results obtained with this product to their healthcare provider for public health reporting. All healthcare providers will report all test results they receive from individuals who use the authorized product to relevant public health authorities in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements using appropriate LOINC and SNOMED codes, as defined by the Laboratory In Vitro Diagnostics (LIVD) Test Code Mapping for SARS-CoV-2 Tests provided by CDC.
The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is authorized for non-prescription self-use and/or, as applicable for an adult lay user testing another person aged 2 years or older in a non-laboratory setting. The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is only for use underthe Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization.

WashYour hands

Before you start testing, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
Make sure your hands are dry before starting.

STEP 1: Check YourTest Kit

Locate the kit components:
It is recommended gloves (not provided) also be used during testing.

• Tubes
  

• Tube Holder
  

• Swabs
  

• Watch or Timer (not included)
  

• Test Strips
  

STEP 2: Place Tube in the Tube Holder

Remove cap from one TUBE and place it in the TUBE HOLDER.
NOTE: Use of gloves is recommended.

STEP 3: Swab the Nostrils

• Remove the SWAB from its wrapper, being careful not to touch the SWAB head.
  

• Gently insert the SWAB ½ to ¾ of an inch into the nostril, depending on the size of the person’s nose. Firmly rub the SWAB in a circular motion around the inside wall of EACH NOSTRIL at least 4 times.
  Be sure to rub BOTH nostrils with the SAME SWAB.
  NOTE: If you are swabbing others, please wear a face mask. With children, you may not need to insert the swab as far into the nostril. For very young children, you may need another person to steady the child’s head while swabbing.
  NOTE: Failure to swab properly may cause false negative results.
  

STEP 4: Place Swab in the Tube

• Immediately place the SWAB into the liquid inside the TUBE, and ensure it is touching the bottom. Stir 3-4 times.
  

• Leave the swab in the solution for ONE MINUTE.
  NOTE: If the swab is in the solution for more than 10-minutes it should not be used.
  

STEP 5: Remove Swab from the Tube

• After ONE MINUTE, remove the swab from the TUBE by rubbing the swab head against the inside wall of the tube to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  

• Dispose of swab in the trash.
  

STEP 6: Open the Test Strip

Open the TEST STRIP pouch carefully at the slit and hold the TEST STRIP as indicated.

STEP 7: Place Test Strip in the Tube

Place the TEST STRIP into the TUBE with the arrows pointing down. Leave the strip in the TUBE for a FULL TEN MINUTES – do not handle or remove.

STEP 8: Remove Test Strip from theTube

At TEN MINUTES, remove the TEST STRIP from the TUBE and place on the test strip outline in Steps 10-12. Ensure the TEST STRIP is on a flat surface in good lighting.

NOTE: The test is intended to be read at 10 minutes. If the test is read before this or is read more than 5 minutes after the indicated read time, results may be inaccurate (false negative, false positive, or invalid) and the test should be repeated.

STEP 9: Check Your Results

There are three type of results possible.

1. Check for a Positive Result
2. Check for a Negative Result
3. Check for an Invalid Result

STEP 10: Check fora Positive COVID-19 Result

Place the TEST STRIP on the test strip outline below and compare with test result examples shown.

Positive Result

A POSITIVE result must show BOTH a BLUE line and a PINK line just below the BLUE line.

Look closely! Even a very faint, pink Test Line and a blue Control Line is a POSITIVE result. Pink shading or a line near the labels on the strip is not considered a positive result.

Positive COVID-19 Result

A positive test result means that proteins from the virus that causes COVID 19 were found in your sample and it is very likely you have COVID-19 and it is important to be under the care of your healthcare provider. It is also likely that you may be placed in isolation to avoid spreading the virus to others. There is a very small chance that this test can give you a positive test result that is wrong (false positive.) If you test positive with the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test you should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with your healthcare provider as additional testing may be necessary. Your healthcare provider will work with you to determine how best to care for you based on your test result along with your medical history, and your symptoms.

STEP 11: Check fora Negative COVID-19 Result

Place the TEST STRIP on the test strip outline below and compare with test result examples shown.

Negative Result

A NEGATIVE result will show a BLUE line but NO PINK line.

Negative COVID-19 Result

A negative test result means that proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 were not found in your sample.

It is possible for this test to give a negative result that is incorrect (false negative) in some people with COVID-19. This means that you could possibly still have COVID-19 even though the test is negative. If you test negative and continue to experience COVID-19 like symptoms of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath you should seek follow up care with your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will consider the test result together with all other aspects of your medical history (such as symptoms, possible exposures, and geographical location of places you have recently traveled) in deciding how to care for you. For example, your healthcare provider may suggest you need another test to determine if you have contracted the virus causing COVID 19.

It is important that you work with your healthcare provider to help you understand the next steps you should take.

What do I need to know about Results from Serial   Testing?

If your first or second test is positive, then proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in your sample and you likely have COVID-19. If you test positive with the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, you should self- isolate and seek follow-up care with your healthcare provider to determine the next steps you should take. You may need additional testing, depending on your personal health history and other factors.

If your first test is negative, you should test again in 24-48 hours. If both your first and second tests are negative, you may not have COVID-19, however, you should follow-up with your healthcare provider if you are at high risk for COVID-19 infection. If you test negative and continue to experience COVID-19 like symptoms of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath you should seek follow up care with your healthcare provider. For example, your healthcare provider may suggest you need another test to determine if you have contracted the virus causing COVID-19. It is important that you work with your healthcare provider to help you understand the next steps you should take.

STEP 12: Check for an Invalid COVID-19 Result

Place the TEST STRIP on the test strip outline below and compare with test result examples shown.

Invalid Result

If there is NO LINE, or if there is ONLY a PINK line, the test is INVALID and you should repeat the steps starting at the beginning using a new TUBE, SWAB, and TEST STRIP.

Invalid COVID-19 Result

If at 10 minutes, the blue Control Line does not appear, even if any shade of pink to-red Test Line appears, the result is invalid. If the Test Result is invalid, a new swab should be collected, and the test should be performed again with a new pre-filled tube and Test Strip.

If the second QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is also INVALID, call 833-QUICKVUE (833-784-2588) for assistance.

STEP 13: Dispose Used Test in the Trash

All used test components should be disposed of in your household waste.

Wash Your hands

After completing all steps, wash hands or use hand sanitizer.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

A second test should be obtained with at least 24 hours (and no more than 48 hours) between tests.

Please notify your Healthcare provider of the results of your QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test.

ASSISTANCE

If the test does not perform as expected, call 833-QUICKVUE (833-784-2588).

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