The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 which first appeared in China in December 2019. With the elderly and people with pre-existing illnesses, the virus can lead to severe respiratory disease or even severe pneumonia.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can often mimic other familiar conditions, such as the common cold, hay fever, and other illnesses that affect the respiratory system. Completing a coronavirus covid-19 home test can give you the answers you’re looking for if you’re currently experiencing coronavirus symptoms.
Finger-prick test for coronavirus
- Find out whether or not you have COVID-19
- Finger prick required to take a blood sample (using lancet included in the kit)
- Confirms if you have been previously exposed to covid-19
- Receive your results in just 10-15 minutes
Lancet included in this Covid-19 rapid home test kit
How does the COVID-19 blood test work?
This test looks for two different antibodies in your blood: IgM and IgG.
IgM is the first antibody that appears when you are exposed to a virus or other antigen. This is followed by IgG, which promotes immunological memory and long-term immunity.
Here are the simple steps on how to use the covid-19 home testing kit:
- Prick the test subject’s finger to take a blood sample
- Place the blood sample in the sample well provided
- Add 2 to 3 drops of buffer to the sample well
- Wait for 15 minutes, then read your results
How to read the covid-19 home test results
Your results will tell you whether COVID-19 antibodies are present in your blood.
When you read your results, you should see 1 to 3 lines. The control line (C) should always be visible – if this doesn’t appear, your test will need to be repeated.
The other two lines indicate the presence of the two different antibodies m
entioned above. Line G means you tested positive for IgG antibodies; line M means you tested positive for IgM antibodies.
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Coronavirus symptoms
Many people suspect that they may have had coronavirus due to their symptoms, but with many of the signs mimicking seasonal flu, common cold or other less serious illnesses. It affects each person different and it can be difficult to tell from just symptoms alone.
The coronavirus symptoms to look out for include:
- A high temperature, typically classed as anything over 37.5 degrees celsius
- A new, continuous dry cough. If you already have a cough, this may have have gotten worse.
- A loss of smell or taste
The cough observed with COVID-19 is usually dry and unproductive, and may cause breathing difficulties, especially in those with pre-existing conditions such as asthma or other similar medical problems.
For many people, these symptoms may only be mild, and feel a little like the common cold. However, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should self-isolate for at least 7 days, or until your symptoms have disappeared. This is to make sure that other people around you are safe from the covid-19 virus, as it’s known to have more serious complications in vulnerable people, such as the elderly or immunocompromised.
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