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Carefully dispose of the test device and equipment in your household rubbish.

If you need more help using the LFD test kit contact the NHS organisation that 
provided you with the test kit. 

If you can’t perform the test you should contact your NHS organisation’s helpline.

Disposing of your test

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Coronavirus guidance and help: 

If you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or 

have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19), please refer to NHS guidance online 

nhs.uk/

conditions/coronavirus-COVID-19 

We are working with NHS Test and Trace to collect safety and performance data during 
the roll out of COVID-19 testing initiatives. Problems with this device can be reported 
directly to MHRA

 

https://coronavirus-yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/

 

If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and your condition gets worse, or you 
do not get better after 7 days, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service, 

111.nhs.uk

If you do not have internet access, call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999. 

Do not delay getting help if you are worried. Trust your instincts.

Disposal advice may be subject to change based upon future waste disposal guidance.

Summary of Contents for Lateral Flow Device

Page 1: ...de for healthcare staff self testing for coronavirus using a Lateral Flow Device LFD This guide will help you remain well at work and keep your patients safe This test is suitable for healthcare worke...

Page 2: ...ould test yourself twice a week every 3 to 4 days to fit your shift pattern for example every Monday and Thursday or Wednesday and Sunday Prepare your test area and unpack your equipment 2 Take your s...

Page 3: ...of date Use the test kit checklist to make sure you have everything Use a clean one inch deep lid or other small container e g clean egg cup to keep the extraction tube upright and prevent spillage S...

Page 4: ...the sealed wrapper in front of you Identify the soft fabric tip of the swab 1 2 3 Soft tip Handle Place the extraction tube in a small cup to keep it upright Unscrew the extraction buffer pot Place 6...

Page 5: ...tube with force while rotating the swab around the tube for 10 seconds to squeeze as much fluid out as possible 7 8 9 Take out the swab while squeezing the tube and fabric end of the swab Place the s...

Page 6: ...this test may miss some positive cases If your test result is invalid Record the information on the report sheet at the end of this document or one provided by your organisation Repeat the test with...

Page 7: ...uk conditions coronavirus COVID 19 We are working with NHS Test and Trace to collect safety and performance data during the roll out of COVID 19 testing initiatives Problems with this device can be re...

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