Dear mailbase
In case any staff require support in self testing using the lateral flow COVID antigen tests, please see the video following this link kindly shared by Royal Surrey NHS FT.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sia3lflt6nsjmep/Self-Swab How To %285%29.mp4?dl=0
Things that came to mind -
-The written guidance for use encourages blowing the nose first to remove excess mucus
-Swab sampling from the nostril - 1.5-2.5cm depth (not explicit in the video). We know that false negatives are likely if sampling takes place from the outer nostril area
-Personally I would place the test on a flat surface before dispensing the solution - this also doesn't seem explicit in the guidance or video
-Reporting - There is a useful form at the end of the written guidance (link attached) and results are to be reported as per local guidance.
Written guidance from Health Education England-
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n10267.pdf&ver=14533
Regards
Tony
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