The test should be used at room temperature (15 – 30 °C).

Remove the swab from the packaging. Ensure that you only touch the handle of the swab and not the soft pad at the tip. Slightly tilt your head backwards and insert the swab with the soft pad at the front into your left nostril. Slowly slide the swab approx. 2.5 cm forward until you encounter resistance. You should not apply any pressure. Then rotate the swab 5 times against the lining of the nasal wall before removing it from the nostril. Repeat these steps in your right nostril using the same swab. Please refer to the Instructions for Use.

No, the specimen should be tested immediately after the sample has been taken.

No, the sample must be collected from both nostrils using the same swab.

You can move ahead and perform your test with this sample. If your test result is positive, it is very likely that you have COVID-19, Influenza A and/or Influenza B. However, in case you should get a negative or invalid result, we would recommend repeating the test according to the instructions for use.

The storage temperature range is 4 – 30 °C. You should store the test in a dry, cool place without direct sunlight exposure.

No, when you open the test cassette foil pouch you have to perform the test within 1 hour. You should discard the test if the test cassette has been outside of the foil pouch for more than one hour.

No. Swabs must be sterile for your own safety.

With blood in the sample, the test will not produce a reliable test result. If you have the impression that you injured yourself while taking the sample, please contact your doctor/primary care physician.

No, please do not shake the tube. Shaking can create bubbles which might make it more difficult to apply the correct amount of drops onto the test device.

According to the instructions for use, you should apply exactly 3 drops of the extracted sample to the test device. If more than 3 drops are added and the subsequent result is negative – we would recommend repeating the test to confirm the results. If you have applied less than 3 drops, we would recommend repeating the test.

It is important that you follow the correct procedure described in the instructions for use as incorrect handling might lead to an invalid or incorrect result. The swab needs to be inserted into the tube until the soft pad is in the liquid. You should squeeze the tube at the bottom and hold it tight. It is important that you stir the swab more than 10 times while holding the tube squeezed in order to transfer the biological material from the swab to the liquid. When you remove the swab from the tube you should squeeze the tube in order to extract the liquid from the soft pad of the swab.

Yes. You should repeat the test with a new test kit.

If the buffer solution accidentally comes into contact with the skin/eyes/mucous membrane, it should be rinsed thoroughly with running water. In case of skin irritation, please contact your doctor/primary care physician.

In the event of extensive soiling of clothing with the buffer solution (e.g. if the tube falls onto your clothes and is thus completely spilt), you should change your clothing.

If you only spilt a few drops, you can still use the tube to perform the test. Please wipe the surface thoroughly and wash your hands afterwards. If the subsequent result is Negative, we recommend repeating the test to confirm. In case you should have spilt a considerable amount of liquid, please discard the tube and use a new test.

No, the COVID-19 Influenza A+B Antigen Combo Rapid Test Nasal is intended to be used with nasal samples only.

No, the result needs to be read after 15 minutes, but no later than 30 minutes. If you read the result for example after 45 minutes, then your test might show an invalid or incorrect result. Please repeat the test by using a new test kit.

Dispose of the kit components in your household waste (not recycling) or according to your local guidelines. The remaining liquid in the tube should not be released into the drainage system or water bodies.