(Ready Stock) Arista COVID-19 Home Nasal Rapid Antigen Test Kit (RTK)

Description

The ARISTA™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay developed for the qualitative in vitro detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus nucleocapsid (N)-protein antigen in humans. The test is intended as an aid in identifying COVID-19 infection and is available for professional use at point-of-care by healthcare providers or personnel trained in any laboratory and non-laboratory environment that meets the requirements, and for self-test use in accordance with local regulations.

Why use this?

• Quick results
• Reliable
• Can be self-administered

What's in the package:

• Disposable swab 
• Sputum dish 
• Dropper cap 
• Tube with diluent 
• Test cassette  

Benefits:

• The results can be obtained within 15 minutes. 
• Super convenient with no line-up or travel time. 
• Paired with the Viva Life App, you have the option to store all your records on your phone and generate a digital certificate. 
• Highly scalable for organizations and schools 
• Complies with European In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices Directive  and has been issued HSA Provisional Authorisation for supply in Singapore and export from Singapore.  

Product Specifications:

• Sensitivity: 96.21% 
• Specificity: 99.73% 
• Consistency with RT-PCR Tests: 95.3% 

Sample type:

Nasal swab Nasopharyngeal swab Sputum

How to Use:

• Using the swab, you or a healthcare professional can take your sample.
• Using the swab, dilute the simple in the tube.
• Fill the test cassette halfway with the combined specimen.
• Allow 15 minutes before reading your result.
• Utilize the Viva Life to create a digital certificate and keep your record.

Result Interpretation:

Positive: If both control line (C) and test line (T) appear on the kit, the result shows the presence of COVID-19 antigen in the specimen. The result is COVID-19 positive. 

Negative: If only control line (C) appears, the result means that no COVID-19 antigens are detected in the specimen. The result is COVID-19 negative. 

Invalid: If control line (C) does not appear after the test was conducted, the result is considered invalid. Insufficient sample volume or incorrect techniques are the possible reasons for the failure of control line and hence repeat the test with a new test kit.

How to store:

The kit can be stored at room or cool temperature

Shelf life: 

Check for the expiry date on the package. 

Special precaution:

Please note this test is not eligible for the Health QR code or other related travel passes.

Short Article:

COVID-19 self-test kits like SingClean Self Testing Kit  are widely available and affordable for everyone nowadays.

When you should do the COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test?

As the COVID-19 is still in our community, it is very important for us to take precautionary steps to prevent the further spread of the infection. Besides wearing a mask, social distancing and proper hand washing or hand sanitising, you are recommended to do a COVID-19 Antigen self-test frequently to be clear of your infection status. 

You are recommended to do a self COVID-19 test around 4 days after exposure to symptomatic or positive individuals. Make sure to quarantine yourself to make sure you are not spreading the virus further if you are tested positive. You are also encouraged to do the test after coming back from social gatherings or crowded places.

Please remember that the COVID-19 self kit is just a screening test. Therefore, please go to the clinic and get an RT-PCR test if your self-test result is positive. Don’t forget to report your result to the local authorities. Isolate yourself from your family and beloved ones or your housemates and they also may need to be tested if you are confirmed positive.

Remember to buy the test kits that have been registered and approved by the Ministry of Health (MDA).

How to use Arista COVID-19 Home Nasal Rapid Antigen Test Kit (RTK) -Tutorial