CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
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    CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test

    Be ready for the moments that matter.



    Get the answers you need with quality you can trust


    From everyday activities to important milestones, and all the moments in between, feel better and safer in the company of others. With the CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test, you can expect accurate and reliable results in just 15 minutes -  all it takes is a quick, easy, and gentle nasal swab for peace of mind today.

    Contents

    What will you find in your kit?

    Sterile swab

    Instructions

    Test cassette

    Pre-filled extraction tube
    and dropper tip

    Test pouch

    Test kit and workstation

      How to use

      How to use the CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test

      Ready to get started?

      Testing using the CLINITEST self-test is simple. All you need is right in your kit. When you are ready to conduct your test, watch this video to help guide you through the instructions.


      Six easy steps to run a test

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      The back of the box of the Siemens Healthineers CLINITEST Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test

      The tube holder is on the back of the packaging where there is an outlined hole.

      Step 1: Locate tube holder

      Find the tube holder shown on the back of the box.

      Push the tube through the outlined hole.

      A close up of the foil being removed from the tube of the CLINITEST self-test

      Remove the foil from the tube carefully.

      Step 2: Remove foil

      Remove foil seal from the tube. Avoid spilling the liquid.

      A blonde woman inserts a nasal swab into her nose in order to perform a COVID-19 self test at home

      After inserting the swab, rub the insides of each nostril at least 5 times.

      Step 3: Open swab

      Open the swab pouch and carefully rub the insides of each nostril in a complete circle at least 5 times.

      A blonde woman stands in her kitchen with the Siemens Healthineers CLINITEST Rapid COVID-19 Self Test on the counter rolling her nasal swab in the test tube to perform a COVID test at home

      Roll the swab 6 times against the bottom and sides of the tube.

      Step 4: Place swab in tube

      Remove the tube from the tube holder and insert the swab tip into the liquid. Roll the swab 6 times against the bottom and sides of the tube.

      Keep the swab in the tube and place it back into the tube holder. Leave the swab in the tube for 1 minute.

      A close up of a hand inserting a swab into the buffer of the Siemens Healthineers CLINITEST self test while performing a COVID test at home

      When you are removing the tube, squeeze the tip several times from the outside of the tube.

      Step 5: Remove swab from tube

      After 1 minute, take the tube out of the holder and remove the swab from the tube. As you remove the swab from the tube, squeeze swab tip several times from outside of the tube. Try to release as much liquid from the swab as possible.

      Locate the tube tip from the kit and push it into the top of the tube. 

      A close-up of a woman squeezing the test tube and adding 4 drops to the test cassette of the CLINITEST self test while performing a rapid COVID-19 test at home

      Add 4 drops of solution into the sample well labeled "S".

      Step 6: Add drops of solution into test cassette

      Open the test device pouch and place the test cassette on a flat surface.

      Holding the tube straight above the test cassette, gently squeeze to add 4 drops of solution into the sample well labeled "S".

      Start a timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, read the results. 

      How to interpret the results

      Several CLINITEST self test cassettes showing results. A positive test has 2 lines present. A negative result has one line next to C. An invalid result occurs when there is no line visible, or only one line at T.

      How do I know if the test result is positive, negative, or invalid?

      Click below for more details.


      Frequently asked questions

      When should I use the CLINITEST self-test?

      The test is intended to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections. It provides you with a result quickly to help make daily decisions safely and confidently.

      Does the test work for children?

      The test is is authorised for self-testing use by individuals ages 14 and older or adult-collected samples from individuals ages 2 to 13 years.

      The control line is barely visible. Is that OK?

      As long as the control line is visible, test results are reliable.

      Have more questions?

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      Product availability may vary by country.

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      Please follow local government and health regulations and guidance with respect to COVID-19 health and safety.