PowerPoint Presentation

Performing your rapid antigen test for

COVID-19 using Abbott PanBio

Your testing kit contains:

You will need:

• A clean, level surface

• Paper towel

• Hand sanitizer

• A timer or clock

Before you start

• Sanitize your hands

• Lay paper towel on a clean, level surface

• Open the contents of your testing kit

• Remove the test cartridge from the wrapper

• Write your name with marker or pencil on the

cartridge if testing more than one person

STEP 1

Scan this QR code for

an instructional video

V5; Adapted from Abbott PanBio Quick Reference Guide

Nasal swab

Test tube with small amount of

clear liquid

Test cartridge

STEP 2

10s

Insert the swab into your

nostril, approximately 2cm.

Rub and rotate the swab 5

times around and repeat for

the other nostril (your eyes may water).

STEP 3

Find the break line on the swab

handle and snap the swab here.

Replace the blue cap, with the

swab remaining inside of the tube.

Gently tap the test tube to bring the fluid to

the bottom. Remove blue cap. Immerse swab

tip into liquid, swirling up and down for 10

seconds. Pinch tube around swab to squeeze

out remaining liquid.

STEP 4

Twist off the white dropper cap from

the bottom of the test tube. Gently

squeeze 5 drops into the round well of

the test cartridge.

STEP 5: Let the sample move across the white strip. After a total of 15 minutes, you can determine the

result. When finished, put testing supplies in the garbage, sanitize your hands, and clean your testing space.

NEGATIVE Result

One line at the C mark, no line at the T mark.

A negative test still means you have to

wear a mask, wash your hands, and social

distance 6 feet/2 metres. A negative test is

only valid for the day. You could become

positive after today. If you develop

symptoms at any point, or have a known

COVID contact, you must get a lab-based

test (book online or through 811).

POSITIVE Result (Virus detected)

Two lines: one at the C mark, one at the T mark.

You must immediately self isolate and schedule a lab-based test

using the NSH booking website or by calling 811. Employers must

notify Public Health of a positive result by contacting:

[email protected]

INVALID Result

If your test result does not match either the NEGATIVE or

POSITIVE examples, the test may not have worked. In that case,

please contact us for advice: [email protected]