After the PCR tests and the antigenic tests to be carried out in pharmacies, here is that the Covid-19 self-tests are making a place in the homes of the French from this Monday.
The swabs are delivered in kits available in pharmacies for around € 25 per box of five tests, starting this week.
For the moment not reimbursed by social security, the self-test allows anyone 15 years of age or over to sample themselves at their home, when they wish.
Here are the steps to follow to properly perform your self-test:
Pour the reagent product into the test tube then place the open tube vertically
Push the swab into each nostril vertically for 2 to 3 cm
Make a rotation movement without forcing and press for a few seconds
Wring out the swab in the test tube containing the reagent for 10 seconds
Close the tube with the measuring cap
Pour four drops into the well of the strip
Wait 10 to 15 minutes
If two colored bands appear at the C and T markers, then the test is positive
If a band only appears in area C, the test is negative
The test is invalid if no band appears in zone C
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Once the test has been carried out, and in the event of a positive result, it is important to confirm the positivity with a pharmacist or in a laboratory in order to be registered with the Ministry of Health.
Recording positivity is crucial to allow tracing of contact cases and prevent the spread of Covid-19.