Siemens Clinitest Rapid Covid-19 Antigen At-Home Self-Test Kit

Siemens Clinitest Rapid Covid-19 Antigen At-Home Self-Test Kit Features

• This test is authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older with symptoms of COVID-19 within the first 7 days of symptom onset
• Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen; antigen is generally detectable in anterior nasal (nares) swabs during the acute phase of infection
• Positive results indicate the presence of viral antigens, but clinical correlation with a past medical history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine infection status Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses
• Individuals who test positive with Clinitest Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with their physician or healthcare provider as additional testing may be necessary
• Negative results should be treated as presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay, if necessary, for patient management, may be performed
• Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions
• Individuals should provide all results obtained with this product to their healthcare provider for public health reporting
• 86.5% Sensitivity; 99.3%
• Specificity Qualitative; visually interpreted, no instrument required