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The Panodyne COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (nasopharyngeal swab/oropharyngeal swab), which has gained CE certification, is intended for Health Professional Use to help identify whether, for example, patients and those in social care settings (at the time of testing) have COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – even if no obvious symptoms are present. It’s quick and accurate. The point of care test uses a nasopharyngeal swab/oropharyngeal swab sample to detect the presence of the antigen produced by the body’s immune system, and a positive or negative result is visible within 15-20 minutes of testing, with accuracy of up to 97.04%.

Whilst the test kit works very quickly, requires no specialist equipment, is easy to use, and test results are easy to read, the manufacturers recommend that the kit should be administered by medically trained personnel. Also please note that if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, you must follow Government guidelines in terms of isolating and testing. The results will inform you of the following, although please be aware that if the C line does not appear, the test is invalid.

There is 1 negative and 1 positive result:
Negative Result: If only the quality control line (C) appears and the detection line (T) is not visible, then no novel coronavirus antigen has been detected and the result is negative.
Positive Result: C and T - if the quality control line (C) and the detection line (T) appears, then the novel coronavirus antigen has been detected and the result is positive. You currently have COVID-19.

It is recommended that you watch the video prior to administering the first test.

Each individual test kit includes:

• 1x test cassette
• 1x sterile swab
• 1x sample extraction tube
• 1x dropper tip
• 1x package insert
• Full instructions
• All packed inside a sealed test kit wallet

Product Overview:
• Easy to use and read
• No specialist equipment needed
• CE Certified
• For detecting viral SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein antigens
• Test materials: nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs
• Test results after 15 - 20 minutes
• Diagnostic sensitivity: 97.04%
• Leading British brand
• 1 x antigen test

EXPLANATION OF TERMS:
PPA: Positive Percent Agreement = True Positives / True Positives + False Negatives
NPA: Negative Percent Agreement = True Negatives / True Negatives + False Positives.
OPA: Overall Percent Agreement = True Positives + True Negatives / Total

ALL ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY TEST KITS ARE SPECIFICALLY NON-RETURNABLE