A guide 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 workers.
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Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
