Here's a straightforward guide to help you perform the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test. First, wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Next, open the pouch and scan the QR code found on the card, keeping the card flat. Then, add 6 drops of the extraction reagent from the dropper bottle into the top hole of the swab well. Carefully open the swab package from the stick end, avoiding contact with the swab tip. Insert the absorbent tip into your left nostril and firmly brush against the inside of the nostril in a circular motion at least 5 times for a minimum of 15 seconds. Repeat this process in your right nostril. After swabbing both nostrils, place the swab tip into the bottom hole of the test card, pushing it upwards until it fills the top hole. Rotate the swab 3 times clockwise within the card and leave it in place. Now, peel the adhesive liner from the card, and close the left side of the card over the swab to seal it, keeping the card face up. Allow 15 minutes for the test to process without disturbing it; do not read results after 30 minutes. After the waiting period, scan the QR code again to share your results with your telehealth proctor.
Interpreting Your Results:
- Positive Result: Two pink/purple lines will appear, one at the top and one at the bottom, indicating a COVID-19 detection.
- Negative Result: A single pink/purple line will appear at the top, where it says "Control," indicating no COVID-19 detection.
- Invalid Result: If no lines appear or if the control line is blue instead of pink/purple, the test is invalid, and you should consider performing another test.
Remember to consult the manual that comes with your BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test kit for complete details and instructions on reporting your results to relevant health authorities.
