Recent studies have demonstrated that the FDA Emergency Use Authorized CareStart™ rapid antigen test accurately detects new SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Delta, Delta Plus, Lambda, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Kappa.
Each box of CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit includes 20 Tests:
- 20 Covid-19 Antigen Tests Devices
- 20 CareStart COVID-19 Ag Extraction Vials (or 1 Bottle)
- 20 Nasal Swabs for Specimen Collection
- 20 Caps for Extraction Vials
- 1 Positive Control Swab
- 1 Negative Control Swab
Because of the extremely contagious nature and worldwide health emergency, SARS-CoV-2 has been nominated as a pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organization) and remains to have devastating influences on health care systems and the world economy including the United States. To efficiently fight against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, regular examination and detection of both clinical and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases are crucial.
As an intentional point-of-care (POC) specified test with a 10 minute processing time, CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Test makes the available efficient screening of COVID-19 infection on a large scale.
Nasopharyngeal Swab Sample Collection Procedure with CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Test
Procedural Notes
- Process the test sample immediately after collection.
- Use only provided or recommended nasopharyngeal swab for specimen collection.
- Collect the specimen wearing safety gloves to avoid contamination.
- Do not touch the tip (specimen collection area) of the swab.
- Collect samples as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms.
The current inventory of these tests show it expires 06/30/2021, but FDA approved manufacturers letter extends it for 6 months.
