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Covid test at home: How to get your results in minutes!

May 17, 2022 , , , , , ,

Covid-19 test for your child at home

Now that self-administered Covid-19 tests are available, you can test your child for Covid-19 at your home, on your own time, and without a prescription.

Today we'll give you some tips for doing a successful Covid test on your child at home and walk you through how to administer the test. At-home tests are helpful if you have symptoms of Covid-19; if a test is required before going to school or work, or if you are getting together with friends or family who are not in your household.

 

Covid test at home, How to get your Covid test results in minutes
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How to do a Covid test at home | How to use BinaxNOW Covid-19 antigen self-test kit

Today, I will show you the BinaxNOW Covid-19 antigen self-test kit, this is an easy-to-use antigen self-test, and you can get results in 15 minutes. It's available over the counter at your local Walgreens. here is what you will need; the BinaxNow Covid-19 antigen self-test, a clean surface, a timer, gloves, they are recommended but not included, and something for your child to hold like their favorite stuffed animal, something fun for your child to do while you wait for results like a book, and then prepare your child to count to five during the test.

The kit includes two tests for repeat testing; you'll test your child twice within three days with at least 36 hours between tests. Frequent testing may help you detect Covid-19 more quickly and reduce the spread of infection. So in the box, you will find two test cards, two dropper bottles, two swabs, your Covid-19 fact sheet, and your instructions. Read the instructions carefully before starting the test.

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BinaxNOW at home Covid test instructions:

  • First, wash and sanitize your hands.
  • Make sure they are dry before starting a test.
  • Take one test card, one dropper bottle, one swab, and your timer.
  • Remove the test card from the pouch and lay it flat on the table for the entire test.
  • Make sure there is a blue line showing in the results window, if you don't see a blue line then do not use the test card and call the technical support number in the instructions, (Call technical support: 1-833-637-1594).
  • Open the test card so it lies flat on your table, don't touch the test strip.
  • Remove the dropper bottle cap, hold the dropper bottle straight over the top hole and slowly put six drops into the hole.
  • Make sure not to touch the card with the bottle tip.
  • Now you'll collect the nasal sample, open one swab package at the stick end and remove the swab.
  • Be sure to keep your fingers away from the swab end, swab both nostrils carefully.
  • Insert the entire soft tip of the swab into one nostril, about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch, you do not go any deeper.
  • With medium pressure, you are gonna go around five times.
  • Next, perform the test, and keep the card flat on the table.
  • Insert the swab into the bottom hole, and firmly push the swab tip from the bottom hole until it's visible in the top hole.
  • Do not remove the swab from the card.
  • Turn the swab to the right clockwise three times to mix the swab with the drops, do not skip this step.
  • Leave the swab on the card for the remainder of the test.
  • Peel the adhesive tape liner off the right edge of the card, be careful not to touch the other parts of the card.
  • Close the left side of the card over the swap, keep the card face up on your table, and wait 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, check your result, it's important to read the result within 15 to 30 minutes. Do not read the result after 30 minutes.
  • If it's positive then you will see two pink or purple lines, even a faint line next to the sample is a positive result, which means that Covid-19 was detected.
  • A negative result will have only one pink or purple line on the top half of the results window, where it says control. This means that Covid-19 was not detected.
  • You may receive an invalid result if your result does not appear positive or negative. It is invalid. Then you should contact technical support.
  • If the test is negative then you should test again within three days with at least 36 hours between tests.
  • If it's positive then you should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with your healthcare provider to determine the next steps you should take.
  • You can throw away all used test parts in the trash. All results should be reported to your healthcare provider.

 

Conclusion:

Now that self-administered Covid-19 tests are available, you can test your child for Covid-19 at your home, on your own time, and without a prescription. Here is what you will need; the BinaxNow Covid-19 antigen self-test, a clean surface, a timer, and gloves, they are recommended but not included. The kit includes two tests for repeat testing, test your child twice within three days with at least 36 hours between tests.

 

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