Covid-19 & Flu Combo Test: Things you need to know
Newfoundland Covid-19 & Flu Combo Test is a rapid self-test kit designed to detect both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A & B viruses. Read results at 10 minutes, do not interpret results after 20 minutes.
Symptoms to look out for:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Tiredness
Sore Throat
Runny nose or stuffy nose
Muscle aches
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
When should I use Covid-19 & Flu Combo Test?
Covid-19 and flu can circulate simultaneously, especially during the Winter months. With many common symptoms, it is important to be able to differentiate between them to seek the relevant treatments.
Remove the lid from the buffer and place the tube into the holder marked on the box.
Insert the swab tip into nostril & rotate 5-10 times. Repeat in the other nostril.
Insert swab into extraction tube and rotate for 10-15 seconds before removing swab.
Attach buffer tube tip, mix solution and dispense 3 drops into each sample well (S).
What is in the test?
Test cassette
Sterile swab
Extraction buffer
Instructions
You will require a timer
How do I read my results?
Positive: SARS-CoV-2 detected
Two lines appear in the COVID-19 window. One line appears in the control region (C) and another line appears in the test region (T).
Positive: Influenza A detected
Two lines appear in the FLU A+B window. One line appears in the control region (C) and another line appears in the Influenza A region (A).
Positive: Influenza B detected
Two lines appear in the FLU A+B window. One line appears in the control region (C) and another line appears in the Influenza B region (B).
Positive: Influenza A & Influenza B both detected
Three lines appear in the FLU A+B window. One line appears in the control region (C) and two lines appear in the Influenza A region (A) and Influenza B region (B).
Negative: Covid & flu not detected
A line appears in the control region (C) but no line appears in the test line region (T/B/A).
Invalid: Testing error. Repeat with a new test
The control line (C) fails to appear. Review the instructions and repeat with a new test kit.
As with all diagnostic tests, positive results should be considered with other clinical information and discussed further with your GP.
If results are negative but symptoms persist, then we recommend you inform your GP to discuss further.
