BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 Test User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- BD Veritor
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BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 Test
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. In the USA: For use under an Emergency Use
Authorization only. Read the Product Information Leaflet for more information
before starting the test.
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of
COVID-19*, but it should not be the only guide to manage your illness. Please
consult a healthcare professional if your symptoms persist or become worse.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN the packaged kit items until instructed to do so by the app.
Getting started
The testing process takes 20 minutes to complete. The app will guide you through every step. You will need to have an active cellular connection or Wi- Fi to progress through the test.
Need help? Contact us at 844-4-VERITOR (844-483-7486).
This product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by
FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization. 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 in vitro diagnostics 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.
US customers only: For symbol glossary, refer to www.BD.com/Symbols-
Glossary
BD, the BD logo and Veritor are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company or
its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. © 2021 BD. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT INFORMATION LEAFLET – In the USA, for use under an Emergency Use Authorization only
At-Home COVID-19 Test
For Emergency Use
For In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Use
This document provides you with more information about this test. Please READ
this information completely before starting the test. The Quick Start Guide
presents steps required to download the Scanwell Health App, create a Scanwell
account and get started. When performing the test, follow the step-by-step
instructions presented in the Scanwell Health App.
In the USA
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This product has not been FDA cleared or approved but has been authorized by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
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This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS- CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens.
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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 in vitro diagnostics 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.
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For more information on EUAs visit:
https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-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
Kit Contents
- 1 kit box with tube holder
- 2 nasal swabs
- 2 tubes (with liquid) in foil pouch
- 2 test sticks
- 2 scan cards
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Information Leaflet (this document)
- Fact Sheet for Individuals
DO NOT OPEN KIT COMPONENTS UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THE APP
The following are required to perform the test but are not included in the test kit:
- A compatible smartphone – For a full list of compatible smartphones visit: www.bdveritorathome.com/devices
- Scanwell Health App – Download the free app from your smartphone.
Do not begin if you do not have at least 20 minutes available to focus on performing the test. Before you begin, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and then dry your hands. Perform the test indoors, at room temperature (59°F – 86°F/15°C – 30°C) on a clean, flat surface away from fans or open windows. Perform the test in a brightly lit area, but away from direct sunlight. Ensure a light source is in front of you, and not directly overhead. Make sure your smartphone is not in silent mode and is charged or charging. Turn the phone’s volume up so you can hear the app alerts/timers. Ensure your smartphone is not in a protective case, the camera lens is clean and free of dirt and that you have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Intended Use
The BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test is a chromatographic, digital immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of 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 2 or 3 days with at least 24 hours and no more than 48 hours between tests. The test results are interpreted by the Scanwell Health App and displayed on a compatible smartphone. This test is authorized for non-prescription, home use with self-collected (unobserved) direct anterior nasal swab specimens from individuals aged 14 years or older, or with adult collected anterior nasal swab specimens from individuals aged 2 years or older.
The BD Veritor™ At-Home 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 (nares) swabs 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.
The agent detected may not be the defnite cause of disease.
Individuals who test positive with the BD Veritor™ At-Home 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 and confrmation with a molecular assay, if necessary, for patient management, may be performed. Negative results 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.
For serial testing programs, additional confrmatory testing with a molecular
test for negative results may be necessary, if there is a high likelihood of
COVID-19, such as, an individual with a close contact with COVID-19 or with
suspected exposure to COVID-19 or in communities with high prevalence of
infection. Additional confrmatory
testing with a molecular test for positive results may also be necessary if
there is a low likelihood of COVID-19 such as in individuals without known
exposures to COVID-19 or residing in communities with low prevalence of
infection.
Individuals who test negative and continue to experience COVID-like symptoms
of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath may still have SARS-CoV-2 infection
and should seek follow up care from their healthcare provider.
Test results are reported to relevant public health authorities in accordance
with local, state, and federal requirements, using appropriate LOINC and
SNOMED codes, as defned by the Laboratory In Vitro Diagnostics (LIVD) Test
Code Mapping for SARS-CoV-2 Tests provided by the CDC. Test result reporting
from the BD Veritor™
At-Home COVID-19 Test occurs via the Scanwell Health App software application.
Individuals should also report their test result to their healthcare provider
to receive appropriate medical care.
The BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test is intended 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. BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test is only for use under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization.
Hazardous Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
WILL THIS TEST HURT?
No, the nasal swab may tickle but should not hurt.
You may experience watery eyes, feel some itchiness, or the need to sneeze. If
you feel pain or your nose starts to bleed, remove the swab, and contact a
medical professional.
WHAT ARE THE KNOWN RISKS & 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 to your family and others in your community.
WHAT IS SERIAL TESTING?
COVID-19 serial testing is when one person tests themselves multiple times for
COVID-19, such as every other day. By testing more frequently, you may detect
COVID-19 more quickly and reduce the spread of infection.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RESULTS FROM SERIAL TESTING?
If your frst or second test is positive, then proteins from SARS-CoV-2 (the
virus that causes COVID-19) have been found in your specimen and you likely
have COVID-19. If you test positive with the BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19
Test, you should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with your healthcare
provider to determine next steps. You may need additional testing or
treatment, depending on your personal health history and other factors. If
your frst test is negative, you must test again in 24-48 hours. If both your
frst and second tests are negative, it’s unlikely that you have COVID-19,
however, you should follow-up with your healthcare provider if you are at
high risk for COVID-19 infection or have known contacts with COVID-19. Your
healthcare provider may suggest you need another test to determine if you have
contracted the virus causing COVID-19. If you do not have symptoms of
COVID-19, and this was your second negative (serial) test, you may stop
testing. If you continue to be at risk of possible exposure to COVID-19, you
may choose to continue serial testing at an interval of every 3-7 days.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COVID-19 ANTIGEN AND MOLECULAR TEST?
There are diferent kinds of tests for COVID-19. Molecular tests (also known as
PCR tests) detect genetic material from the virus. Antigen tests detect
proteins from the virus.
Antigen tests are very specifc for the virus but are 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 whether an additional molecular test is appropriate,
and when you should discontinue self-isolation.
HOW ACCURATE IS THIS TEST?
Based on the results of a clinical study where the BD Veritor™ At-Home
COVID-19 Test was compared to an FDA emergency use authorized high sensitivity
SARS-CoV-2 test, the BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test identifed 84.6% of
positive specimens and 99.8% of negative specimens.
The performance of this test is still being studied in patients without signs
and symptoms of respiratory infection and for screening by serial testing.
Performance may difer in these populations. Based on this information,
negative results may require additional testing to confrm your result. Please
talk to your healthcare provider to determine if you need additional testing.
HOW DO I GET THE MOST ACCURATE RESULTS?
The best way to obtain accurate results is to follow the directions for nasal
swab collection and test procedure exactly as described in the Scanwell App.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY PHONE BATTERY RUNS OUT DURING THE TEST?
It is important to make sure that your phone is charged or charging before
beginning the test. If your phone runs out of battery power after starting the
test and the app quits, your test kit will be marked as used and the test
cannot be restarted.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY PHONE CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET?
The Scanwell App requires an internet connection (either WiFi or cellular) to
login, start the test, and upload results.
If you lose internet connection while testing, you can continue and complete
the test. Your results will be stored on your phone and will be visible in
your Test History. However, your results will not be uploaded to Scanwell’s
server. This means that if you delete the app or login on a diferent phone,
you will not be able to see those test results.
Warnings & Precautions
- Follow the Scanwell Health App directions exactly as presented. Failure to do so may affect test performance and/or produce incorrect results.
- Leave the swab inside its packaging until instructed to swab the nose. Keep the swab clean. Do not allow anything to touch the soft tip of the swab until instructed to swab the nose.
- Perform the test as soon as possible after swabbing both nostrils, but no more than 1 hour after swabbing and within 30 minutes after adding the swab to the Tube.
- You must apply the 3 drops of sample to the marked location on the test stick within 5 minutes of opening the test stick packaging.
- Keep the test stick on a flat, well-lit surface during the test. Take care not to drop the test stick.
- Do not use the test if the liquid in the tube spills.
- Stay near your smartphone during the 15 minutes the test is running so you can hear the timer alarms. The Scanwell Health App will generate timing alerts during testing that are important to hear.
- Scan the test stick as soon as the 15-minute alert sounds. You have 5 minutes to complete your scan after the end of the 15-minute incubation, or the test becomes invalid.
- Do not force quit the Scanwell Health App until your result is available.
- Do not attempt to determine test results visually. Only use the Scanwell Health App, on a smartphone, to determine test results.
- Use only the contents provided in the test kit.
- Do not reuse any test kit components.
- Do not use this test kit beyond the expiration date printed on the outside of the box.
- Do not use if any of the test kit contents or packaging is damaged.
- The tube liquid contains sodium azide. Do not inhale, swallow, or expose to skin and eyes. If the liquid contacts skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. If the liquid contacts eyes, flush with plenty of water. Do not flush the tube liquid down the drain.
- Do not use the test on children under 2 years of age.
What Do My Results Mean?
The Scanwell Health App will display the test result on your smartphone screen and provide further directions. A record of your test result and detailed information will remain accessible in the Scanwell Health App. Your test results will be reported to public health authorities. You should also report your test result to your healthcare provider to receive appropriate medical care.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I HAVE A NEGATIVE TEST RESULT?
A negative test result means that proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19
were not found in your specimen and that you are unlikely to have COVID-19. It
is possible for the test to give a negative result that is incorrect (false
negative result) in some people with COVID-19. This means you could possibly
still have COVID-19 even though the test is negative. The amount of antigen in
nasal specimens may decrease the longer you have symptoms of infection. If you
contact your healthcare provider they will consider the test result together
with all other aspects of your medical history (such as symptoms, possible
exposures, and places you have recently traveled) in deciding how to care for
you. It is important that you work with your healthcare provider to help you
understand the next steps you should take.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms or your symptoms become severe, seek medical
attention immediately. If this is the first test in a serial testing program, a
second test must be done between 24 and 48 hours after the first test.
If you have a positive test result, it is likely you have COVID-19. There is a
small chance the test can give an incorrect positive result (a false positive
result). If you contact your healthcare provider, 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.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
Please consult your healthcare provider to discuss your positive test result.
You should self-isolate at home per CDC recommendations to stop spreading the
virus to others. Please consult the CDC recommendations regarding self-
isolation at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
WHAT DOES AN INVALID RESULT MEAN?
Your test has experienced an error. The Scanwell Health App will guide you
through the next steps. The most common reasons for an invalid result are not
collecting
enough specimen from your nose, applying too little liquid to the test stick
or applying the sample to the wrong area of the test stick. If your result is
invalid,
a new test must be performed with another set of test materials to get a valid
result.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms or your symptoms become severe, seek medical
attention immediately.
Limitations
- In children, ages 2-13 years, specimens must be collected and tested by an adult (18+ years old). The test has only been tested in children age 2 and above.
- Do not use the test on children under 2 years of age.
- False negative results are possible, especially if you have symptoms or recently had significant close contact with a person with COVID-19.
- False positive results are possible, especially if you do not have any symptoms.
- The test performance has only been assessed for use with human nasal swabs.
- Test results for COVID-19 do not rule out the possibility of other infections.
- The performance of this test has not yet been clinically validated for use in patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory infection, or for serial screening applications, and performance may differ in these populations.
Disposal & Storage
• Dispose of the used test in the household trash. Do not flush or pour test
liquids down a drain.
• Store between 35°F – 86°F (2°C – 30°C) until use. Support
For questions, or to report a problem, please call 1-844-4-VERITOR
(844-483-7486) or visit
www.bdveritorathome.com. Additional
information is also available for you and your healthcare provider at
www.bdveritorathome.com. This Product
Information
Leafet, Quick Start Guide, Fact Sheet for Individuals, Fact Sheet for Health
Care Providers and Health Care Provider Instructions for Use are also
available at www.bd.com/e-labeling.
Manufacturing Information
US customers only: For symbol glossary refer to www.bd.com/symbols- glossary
BD, the BD Logo and Veritor are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company or
its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
© 2021 BD. All rights reserved
- In the USA, 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; and,
- 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 in vitro diagnostics 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.
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Test Stick made in USA with US & foreign materials, Tube & Liquid made in
China, Swab made in Italy & USA, Scan Card made in USA.
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BD, the BD Logo and Veritor are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company or
its affliates.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2021 BD.
All rights reserved.
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References
- eIFU-Global
- BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test | BD Veritor™ At-Home Test
- Compatible devices | BD Veritor™ At-Home Test
- eIFU-Global
- Symbol Glossary Definitions | BD
- BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test | BD Veritor™ At-Home Test
- Compatible devices | BD Veritor™ At-Home Test
- cdc.gov/coronavirus
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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