‘Antigen test kit’ is a test kit for COVID-19 that people can use to check by themselves at home which method of use including various precautions It is a matter that people must study to understand. in order to know the correct and accurate results
After the Ministry of Health has announced that people can buy and use the Covid-19 test kits ‘Antigen test kit’ comingcan be used at home make many people Maybe you are already familiar with the examination. because of the concern about the situation of the epidemic of more severe disease Day by day, the number of new infections is more than 20,000. Anyone who is at risk or not at risk may want to be tested.
Dr. Achawin Rojanaviwat, Director of the Office of Public Health Science Research Institute Department of Medical Sciences Ministry of Health said for the COVID-19 test, which now believes that many people have used the test kit ‘Antigen test kit’ already but need to be understood by the people
for testing for COVID-19 Currently, there are two types of methods: the standard method that is frequently used, RT-PCR, or hereditary testing by taking a sample from the nasopharynx. Antigen test kit Once the sample is obtained, it will be taken into the test tube. which in vitro will add a large number of germs that are infectious agents Increase the number from 1 germ to millions. The germ makes it easy to detect.
Another method is Antigen test kit It’s a simple COVID-19 test kit that can be done without using a lot of equipment. There is a cartridge that is used to test and drop the solution, take a wooden swab in the nasal cavity to remove the infection in the nasal cavity. to dissolve in liquid and the infection will be in the solution Subsequently drop the solution Will be able to read the results with the naked eye and know the results in 15-30 minutes, and if there are a lot of covid-19, it can be detected easily, which covid-19 is a protein test of the virus. which when melted, there will be some parts that the covid-19 test kit designed to hold
- Check the correct method of testing for COVID-19 ‘Antigen test kit’
forCollection of samples in the nasal cavityThere is a method as follows
If it is taken from the nose, poke both noses. to the nasal wall
Swirl to get enough secretions to stick to the cotton wool.
Take it and dip it in a tube with the solution.
Swirl to allow the steer to mix with the solution.
Close the stopper and place it in a cartridge placed on a clean floor.
Wait 15-30 minutes for results
Dr. Archwin said the test kit Antigen test kit If interpreted from the manufacturer, there will be 2 types: 1. reading the result with the naked eye will see if the tick is up or not 2. Models that require fluorescent coating which must be read by machine However, for how to use the Antigen test kit, it is advisable to follow the principles of the test kit documentation that comes with the kit box. Ask everyone to read and understand clearly.
- 2 groups that should be tested for COVID-19 ‘Antigen test kit’
for those who need covid-19 test Using Antigen test kit is divided into 2 groups: Case 1, a person with similar symptoms flu or respiratory such as fever, body aches, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, odorless nose Because we can’t tell if touching, whether people in the house or outside the house, who is at risk. considered risky which if these symptoms must check immediately
Group 2 be a risk taker being in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 Assuming that we risk touching infected people today. It doesn’t mean that we will test for covid-19 through Antigen test kit by tomorrow. or the day after tomorrow because the infection has an incubation period At least 3-5 days must be left before the COVID-19 test can be passed through the Antigen test kit, which during the first 2-3 days there is no technique to detect it. It must be during the incubation period. After 3-5 days of exposure, the antigen test kit can be found, usually after 1 week of symptoms.
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- Precautions for using ‘Antigen test kit’
Dr. Archwin went on to say that There are two types of sample collection through the COVID-19 test, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which are those used by healthcare professionals in which the swab is collected 8-12 centimeters deep behind the nasal cavity by positioning behind the nasal cavity. There will be a lot of infection because there is an area for infection
partfor public use or home use This will have a standard that can be used in the nasal cavity.
-NSDiagonal to a depth of about 2.5-5 centimeters, which is the nasal cavity on the side.NS
– Worried about some people who prod directly and considered that it had to be prodded as deeply as possible; it appeared thatprod to the socket of the eye It’s not a good way to keep the infection.
– Good inoculation is prod to the middle but to the side of the nasal cavity which the swab can be curved according to our nose And it doesn’t hurt much, but there will be a burning sensation or some people will burst into tears when poking into it.
-The swab stick will have a symbol of how far it needs to be poked. and should act accordingly
-For interpretation, the letter C must always be present. If the letter C does not appear, the test kit cannot be used.
For false positives, a positive result means that you are infected with COVID-19. But there are a small number that are positive even though they are not infected. This can be caused by test restrictions such as contamination or other viruses. that the test is indistinguishable, however, when the result is positive Please notify the service center. Warm community clinic or hospital. Let’s see the results. Green, yellow, red will be assessed in action. Or is there a duplicate RT-PCR verification or not?
– the result is negative This translates to two cases: non-infectious and possibly negative, ie only a small number of germs. The test is not sensitive enough to produce a positive result. The method is to strictly quarantine in high-risk cases. Don’t assume that you’re not infected and have spread the infection, and in a few days you might be able to test again. If more infections may be detected later, the Antigen Test Kit should be tested after it is estimated that until 5 days of exposure to the high-risk group, before that may be strictly quarantined. If it’s too early You can check it, but the chances of finding it are very few.
- Things to do when using ‘Antigen Test Kit’
– Sampling is extremely important. because it gives the correct example and not correct and affects the reading of the pathogen
– Should buy a test kit that has been registered by the FDA.
– You can check it on the website. Department of Medical Devices Control will find a list of companies that have been registered
– Interpretation of results must be carried out in accordance with the method of reference. specified by the company
If the first test is negative, you need to wait 3-5 days and repeat the test to know the result clearly.
– when detectedinfected with covid-19 don’t panic Contact the nearest service unit. or call NHSO 1330 will be treated immediately
– When being infected with COVID-19 Be aware that you can infect others. Must strictly follow preventive measures.
– Must inform the nearest service unit If it is in Bangkok, there will be a medical service office. and a warm clinic to proceed into the treatment process
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