- The new self-test is highly effective at identifying Covid-19 and only takes 15 minutes to deliver results.
- It works through a minimally invasive nasal swab.
- It is available in pharmacies and self-service stores in kits of one and four tests.
Although the pandemic shows a decrease in infections in Mexico, the problem is still active. In fact, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is expected to never disappear and become endemic. Because most face-to-face activities have resumed, the ideal is to keep track of the status of people. For this purpose, there is now a new Covid-19 rapid self-test available.
In this regard, Abbott designed this new innovation and has also received authorization from the Ministry of Health (SSa), through the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), for marketing in our country.
“We must remain vigilant to identify and cut off the transmission of the virus by implementing frequent testing, where access is an important factor for its effectiveness. The authorization of the antigen self-test will make the detection more accessible and faster and thus reduce the risk of transmission, while reducing the burden of testing on the health care system”, said Dr. Oscar Guerra , Medical Director at Abbott.
Simple and reliable self-diagnosis in 15 minutes
The self-test used on a frequent basis will allow the people identify possible COVID-19 infection. Self-tests have been authorized around the world and are widely used in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and in several Latin American countries such as Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Costa Rica, among others.
Abbott’s COVID-19 Antigen Self Test is simple, fast and reliable. People should perform the test by taking the sample with a nasal swab, which is minimally invasiveand then follow some additional steps outlined in the instructions for use that come in the box.
The test provides results in 15 minutes and no additional components are required. It is available in pharmacies and convenience stores in one and four self-test presentations. Although regardless of the result, the ideal is to always consult a doctor.
The new one COVID-19 rapid self-test It is one of the most widely studied and used in the world. In clinical evaluations with self-test users, the test correctly identified 95.2% of positive samples and 100% of negative samples. All samples were confirmed as positive or negative by the rapid COVID-19 antigen test device (nasopharyngeal).
About antigen tests for COVID-19
The Abbott COVID-19 Antigen Self Test is a lateral flow assay for the rapid and qualitative detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A nasal swab is used for the collection of samples from individuals. The self-test includes all the necessary components to perform it in a private environment and the results are delivered in as little as 15 minutes.
Negative results should be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information. Negative results do not exclude COVID-19 infection and cannot be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. In the event of a positive result, it is recommended that the person consider isolation measures and consult a healthcare professional.
The Abbott Rapid Antigen Test Device for COVID-19 for professional use is CE marked and listed on the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use List, for use in symptomatic and asymptomatic persons to self-collection of samples using a nasal swab.
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