FORA TD-4531A COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- FORA
Table of Contents
COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
Quick Reference Guide
- Easy to perform
- Fast results in 15 minutes
- Visual interpretation
- For In Vitro Diagnostic use
- No special equipment needed
- Technical cooperation with Taiwan’s Academia Sinica
REF: https://iptt.sinica.edu.tw/posts/139911
Performance and Features
Test Principle | Lateral Flow Chromatographic Immunoassay |
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Target Antigen | SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein |
Sample Type | Fresh Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen or Fresh Nasal Swab Specimen |
Limit of Detection (LoD) | 1.26 x10 |
Cross-Reactivity & Interferences | Viruses, Bacteria and Interferences tested |
do not cross-react or interfere
Reaction time| 15 minutes
Test content:
- Individually Foil Packaged Test Cassette
- Extraction Buffer Tube ( 0.5mL per bottle )
- User Manual
- Quick Reference Instruction
- Sterile Swab
Instruction for Use
SAMPLE COLLECTION AND HANDLING
Mid-turbinate or Anterior nasal Sample
- Take the test strip out from the sealed packaging and place it on a flat and clean surface. Once opened, start the test within 20 minutes
- Gently blow your nose into a tissue and throw the tissue away in a closed bin. If you are testing a child help them to blow their nose. This is so that you get rid of excess mucus
- Wash your hands thoroughly, using soap and water, or hand sanitizer. Dry your hands before performing the test.
- Take the swab out. Never touch the soft, fabric tip of the swab with your hands.
- Tilt the head back about 70 degrees
- Gently insert the entire absorbent tip of the swab into one nostril. The swab tip should be inserted up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the edge of the nostril and firmly sample the nasal wall by rotating the swab in a circular path against the nasal wall at least 5 times. Make sure the swab tip is touching the nostril walls as you rotate. Take approximately 15 seconds to collect the sample
- Remove the swab from the nostril.
- Using the same swab, repeat Step 6 to Step 7 in another nostril. It is important to collect samples from BOTH nostrils using the same swab.
- After the sample collection is complete, proceed to the assay procedure as soon as possible. Do NOT place the swab back into the packaging after sample collection is complete.
Remove and discard the cap from the extraction buffer tube.
Immerse the control swab into the extraction buffer tube. Roll the swab at
least ten-twenty (10-20) times while pressing the head against the bottom and
side of the extraction
buffer tube.
Leave the swab in the extraction buffer tube for30 seconds.
When removing, roll the swab head toward the inside of the extraction buffer tube and squeeze the sides of the tube to extract the liquid from the swab. Dispose of the used swab in your biohazardous waste.
Press the attached cap tightly onto the extraction buffer tube containing the processed sample.
Add 3~5 drops (100 µL) of the processed sample into the sample well.
Visual interpretation at 15-20 minutes. Some positive results may appear sooner. CAUTION: Do not read the results after 20 minutes. It may provide false results.
For Professional Use and for Individuals Self-collection
Interpretation of Results
Positive| | Positive result
There are two colored lines on the test cassette. Both colored test and
control lines appear on the test cassette. Within the specified observation
time, a weak colored T line should be judged as a positive result.
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Negative| | Negative result
Only the colored control line appears on the test cassette.
The absence of the test line indicates a negative result.
Invalid
Assay| | Invalid result
There should always be a colored control line in the control region regardless
of the test result. If the control line is not seen, repeat the assay with a
new test cassette.
Negative /
High CT value| | Negative / High CT value
Within a specified observation time a very weak colored on T line
should be judged as negative or high CT value, please refer to RT-PCR result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this test hurt?
A: No, the nasal swab is not sharp and the part touching the nasal wall is
soft. Sometimes you can expect some discomfort, there should not be a sharp
pain. Do not insert the
swab any deeper if you feel strong resistance or pain.
Q: What do I have to do if the test is negative?
A: This means that the virus was not found or the virus count was not high
enough to be detected in your sample at that particular moment. However, it is
only a snapshot.
Hygiene rules should still be followed and if you feel sick, please contact
your doctor.
Q: What do I have to do, if the result is unclear?
A: If the result is unclear, you should consult your doctor to take further
steps.
Q: What do I have to do if the test is positive?
A: If your test result is positive, you and your household must self-isolate
according to the Government guidelines and call your doctor.
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Manual thoroughly before using the Quick Reference Guide. This is not a
complete User Manual.
Q: Can I use the test, if the test is expired?
A: Do not use any accessory past the expiration date.
Q: Can I read the results after 20 minutes?
A: No. All results after 20 minutes are not valid.
Q: What are the known and potential risks and benefits of
this test?
Potential risks include:
Possible incorrect test result (see INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS section) You may
feel uncomfortable during specimen collection.
Potential benefits include :
Slow the spread and help protect the most vulnerable in our
families and communities.
The results, along with other information, can help your doctor make informed
recommendations about your care.
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