How to Do an At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Correctly

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @lilylopez7590
    @lilylopez7590 2 года назад +77

    Thank you for taking the time to teach us. Fast & easy instructions. And thank you for all you do to help keep us safe & healthy.

  • @upeasterner
    @upeasterner 2 года назад +152

    I despaired when I opened the test kit...the directions were awful. Thank you so much for this!

    • @rayselby3487
      @rayselby3487 2 года назад +5

      Sue here: I know. I would rather read the Bible.

    • @Alyssa-cv1bd
      @Alyssa-cv1bd 2 года назад +2

      I thought it was only me 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m still tryna figure it out

    • @e.private5224
      @e.private5224 2 года назад +2

      They were awful

    • @theire483
      @theire483 2 года назад

      Yes they are

    • @priscillasmith9568
      @priscillasmith9568 2 года назад

      Mine had NO instructions

  • @jaysee27
    @jaysee27 2 года назад +28

    This was the best tutorial I've found online. The written instructions that come with the kit are somewhat confusing; I ended up wasting one of the kits. Your video made it very simple. Thanks! A
    Another thought, a QR Code included with the written instructions that link to this type of video would have been very helpful.

  • @XxQueenChristinaxX
    @XxQueenChristinaxX 2 года назад +9

    Thanks. I’ve never taken this type of COVID test before and wasn’t satisfied with the written instructions. Helpful.

  • @BOOEYROOWHO
    @BOOEYROOWHO Год назад +5

    Thank you. Your visual instructions helped me. I normally comprehend instructions. But I had some doubt on a couple of things. You were clear and you showed each piece you used clearly. Thanks you did a great job.

  • @zacharyrodriquez2277
    @zacharyrodriquez2277 2 года назад +64

    Thanks for this simple and easy instruction on how to use the free home tests we just received! Those written instructions seem so intimidating and endless! Thanks again!👍

    • @lyndavickers6314
      @lyndavickers6314 2 года назад

      Thank you so much. This was the best instructional.video.

  • @PokerJunkie83
    @PokerJunkie83 Год назад +20

    Half inch up the nose is way better than the other test where they were literally strumming my brain 😂

    • @cammanchris
      @cammanchris Год назад +4

      Agreed! Hope to never have to do that one again

  • @Maillady42
    @Maillady42 2 года назад +13

    Ty for taking time to make this video! It was very easy to understand & right to the point. Very well done!

  • @susanasher6939
    @susanasher6939 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for the great directions. I couldn't understand the video from iHealth. Yours was perfect.

  • @JouvaMoufette
    @JouvaMoufette 2 года назад +40

    Thank you! This helped when it came to the depth of how far the swab should go.
    The only thing is that this isn't completely up to date. As you mentioned, some test kits differ. I think the biggest part that should be mentioned is that the fluid in the tube may be in a separate container that needs to be squeezed out into the tube. That was the only difference I noticed for the same brand test kit used in this video

    • @timothymccoy7585
      @timothymccoy7585 2 года назад +3

      Yeah the video was a very helpful I looked at the instructions made me very confused the video simple and clear.. thanks for the video very helpful...

    • @rumble8014
      @rumble8014 2 года назад

      Covid went on a vacation. How much do people get paid to push such nonsense?

    • @anothergamingchannel2656
      @anothergamingchannel2656 5 месяцев назад

      That's what brought me here. I remember those old covid tests where they rammed those q tips so deep in your nose it felt like they were going to hit your brain lol. Was scared I was going to have to do the same

  • @dawn1398
    @dawn1398 2 года назад +20

    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain how to use this kit. It was very helpful!

  • @teenafithian3561
    @teenafithian3561 2 года назад +13

    This was so much easier to follow. I only wished I saw it before I did the test. I was not sure I’d I had done the test correctly as I got a Negative result. But got a “C” line. I did not look in the mirror to make sure I put the swab in all the way. And I also have the same symptoms as I did before when I’ve had a positive result.. So I may retest again tomorrow or sooner. Thank you.

  • @WhySoSeriousHmmm
    @WhySoSeriousHmmm 2 года назад +12

    One critique - when you talk about the line appearing at the "T" for a positive test result, also mention that the "C" line should simultaneously be present - so as not to cause confusion and to be as clear as possible. Because a single line on the entire screen and only under the "T" would probably mean an invalid test.

  • @peggys121
    @peggys121 6 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you! When we don’t feel well, processing directions isn’t always easy.

  • @betsyhughley-alford9065
    @betsyhughley-alford9065 2 года назад +1

    I read those instructions over and over....and gave up. Then found your step by step video....thanks!!

  • @AfallinAngel
    @AfallinAngel 2 года назад +13

    I opened the instructions and got an instant migraine lol
    Thank you
    Negative in MICHIGAN

  • @myesainla
    @myesainla 2 года назад +4

    I need to test for my line of work. I've come back to this quick vid a time or two so that I can test at home just to make sure i'm good to go. lol Thank you for this!

  • @-SarahElizabeth-
    @-SarahElizabeth- 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for simple, clear instructions.

  • @user-sl4zx6kv3z
    @user-sl4zx6kv3z 2 года назад +5

    Thanks Claudio, very clear and competent explanation. Best wishes for your medical future!

  • @VampyTN
    @VampyTN Год назад +7

    Thank you for explaining the directions easily and succinctly! I appreciate you!

  • @farihamohamedhilmy4700
    @farihamohamedhilmy4700 2 года назад +8

    Thank you UC Davis for the easy and simple tutorial 😊

  • @bholmes5490
    @bholmes5490 9 месяцев назад +1

    As mine came in Spanish I found your tutorial very well done.

  • @tthomas9160
    @tthomas9160 2 года назад +2

    Thank you. I couldn't find the directions.

  • @coronabuster3611
    @coronabuster3611 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for this. Normally I'd read the directions but I'm so sick, I just don't have the energy to care that much. Plus, this is much better than when the hospital the the test because they stuck that swab all the way to the top of my nose, it was horrible.

  • @rosejones2932
    @rosejones2932 2 года назад +1

    Haven't figured it out - I will follow you info and get back to you.

  • @barbarasanders6968
    @barbarasanders6968 2 года назад +3

    This was the best explain Covid 19 home test it wasn’t a bunch of of Jibber jabber. You got right to it holding each piece of test supplies that came in the testing kit
    Thank you so much

  • @lizfrank2686
    @lizfrank2686 2 года назад +10

    Thank you for the helpful video. The directions that came with the test are confusing. Directions say to pay close attention to which test you have. Test 1 and Test 2. I have test 1. Directions for both do not address the fact that the liquid is not in the tube but comes separately. This video was helpful it looks like the liquid is already in the tube.

    • @pamhampton2588
      @pamhampton2588 2 года назад +1

      Yes, wasted one test because I was missing this step and when opening the first test the tiny liquid pouch dropped out of sight.

  • @rubytuesday7225
    @rubytuesday7225 2 года назад +2

    Thank you. I couldnt read the instructions...the print was so small. I did it wrong! Didnt know until after I watched this. Will do another test tomorrow, first thing. 👍

  • @henryhwu4784
    @henryhwu4784 10 месяцев назад +1

    You did really well, thanks

  • @SuperYogagirl
    @SuperYogagirl 2 года назад

    I am so grateful for these easy to understand instructions. I am in another country and could not read their instructions. Thank you

  • @muttlee1213
    @muttlee1213 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for this tutorial

  • @marytaylor7821
    @marytaylor7821 2 года назад +2

    THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO DO THE TEST

  • @samimotag
    @samimotag 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video. it helped me a lot. My head was pounding and I couldn't understand the instructions in the box. i couldn't read it because of the pain. Happy i Googled it and found this video

  • @karendunson4049
    @karendunson4049 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. That was so helpful.

  • @HealthyBodyForLife
    @HealthyBodyForLife 2 года назад +3

    My brother goes to Davis! Making us proud!

  • @elliott_hunter0510
    @elliott_hunter0510 3 месяца назад +2

    You know used to be scared of the home tests because I thought you had to go in like 2 inches, but this looks way better. I mean, come on people, we’ve all picked our nose, it’s not worse than that ig 😂

  • @LynMaarouf
    @LynMaarouf 2 года назад +1

    Great job, Thanks for the video. The instructions were tiny faded print. This is so much better.

  • @iviamartinez3780
    @iviamartinez3780 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Thanks

  • @starphale2012
    @starphale2012 2 года назад +3

    My husband just spilled the water inside the tube and everything is ruined. So difficult to understand this instructions. Thanks for shading the light!

  • @beverlymcnulty2589
    @beverlymcnulty2589 2 года назад +2

    My kit did not contain any directions. Thank you for this instructional.

  • @1browngirl29
    @1browngirl29 2 года назад +2

    Excellent and concise instructions

  • @scottatwood4340
    @scottatwood4340 2 года назад +1

    thanks. read the instructions but your video made it easy. and not even a faint line on T.

  • @keepshii1OO
    @keepshii1OO 2 года назад +2

    Thanks I don’t have Covid thanks for going slowly ❤️

  • @daisymerolling7
    @daisymerolling7 2 года назад +13

    I'm pretty sure I don't have the virus but just to be safe I'm taking one. But opening the box and initiating the test daunted me. Thanks for this video! It helped!
    EDIT: I forgot to update back then, but it was covid. Boo!

  • @valerieroling8035
    @valerieroling8035 2 года назад +3

    Thank you. Very helpful!!

  • @carolynann4626
    @carolynann4626 2 года назад +2

    This video was very helpful to me. Thank you!

  • @jacquemigurl3024
    @jacquemigurl3024 2 года назад +3

    Thank You For This Perfectly Instructed Video 📹 Sir! You Are The Best!💯

  • @nataliyag5098
    @nataliyag5098 Год назад +1

    Great explanation! Thank you!

  • @sandyginn860
    @sandyginn860 2 года назад +3

    Perfect! Thanx

  • @LisaArmstrong14
    @LisaArmstrong14 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much it worked

  • @sunitamumford1888
    @sunitamumford1888 Год назад +1

    Excellent tutorial !

  • @jeanetteyoung8352
    @jeanetteyoung8352 2 года назад +1

    This direction was soooooo helpful.Thank you

    • @jeanetteyoung8352
      @jeanetteyoung8352 2 года назад

      wow my daughter is +,

    • @UCDavisHealth
      @UCDavisHealth  2 года назад

      We hope she’s doing ok! Here’s some info that might be helpful - health.ucdavis.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/what-to-do-if-you-test-positive

  • @ninapendor5136
    @ninapendor5136 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this video! very much appreciated. God bless! We are doing self test at home. Thanks again.

  • @DutoinJersey
    @DutoinJersey 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @juliafrietsch7.
    @juliafrietsch7. 9 месяцев назад

    I opened the prefilled tube and closed it immediately again, 15 minutes before inserting the swab. Can results be incorrect?

  • @madisonnieto5193
    @madisonnieto5193 2 года назад +1

    Your so...clean and organized and you speak very 😃👍

  • @rosejones2932
    @rosejones2932 2 года назад +1

    Finally figured it out - negative tests X 2! Had to put it on half speed to get through all of it. Now just waiting for the Covid booster X 5

  • @strayfox55bc37
    @strayfox55bc37 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much, I was poking way too far up my nose lol

  • @47shadows76
    @47shadows76 2 года назад

    You are true patriots for this

  • @BarbieWilkins
    @BarbieWilkins 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the guidance! God Bless

  • @hotsausenjoyer2000
    @hotsausenjoyer2000 2 года назад

    Thank you for the help! I’ll update as soon as I have covid

    • @Catgat37
      @Catgat37 2 года назад

      So.....did you die?

  • @ceasinghornet40d40
    @ceasinghornet40d40 2 года назад +3

    i wonder how many people disliked the video because they tested positive

  • @tenderpawsm473
    @tenderpawsm473 2 года назад +1

    You set the swab down after collecting the sample? Another brand has a hole in the box which holds the liquid.

  • @COSMACELF1802
    @COSMACELF1802 2 года назад +4

    My tests (did twice) both came back negative. I have no symptoms. yet someone claims they got covid from me??? is that possible?

    • @elcidcampeador497
      @elcidcampeador497 2 года назад +3

      Someone needs to get a life! Don't hang out with the nuts.

  • @starmessenger
    @starmessenger 2 года назад

    The one thing that is not on this video, nor on the box, is information on when to do the test. Do you take it within hours of getting sick? Do you wait 24 hours? 2 days after symptoms? 3? My symptoms started 20 hours ago, but I have no idea when the best time is to take this test.

    • @UCDavisHealth
      @UCDavisHealth  2 года назад

      Thanks for the question! This video may be able to answer some questions and offer advice for if you test positive: ruclips.net/video/EhpH3YdCqK0/видео.html

  • @bluemoon9868
    @bluemoon9868 2 года назад

    My test kit is different from yours. It always display like T first. So I really confused.

  • @carisarkin2526
    @carisarkin2526 4 месяца назад

    Really!! Even tho this one was a different brand.. The instructions that came with my Hightop kit were microscopic and miniscule. There's no way I was able to read them

  • @SabsSuper
    @SabsSuper 2 года назад +1

    Can we take the swab with cheek?

  • @jerryhatrick5860
    @jerryhatrick5860 2 года назад +1

    Srill negative lmao. 5 times now.
    3 for surgeries and procedures twice at home.

  • @ImNotADeeJay
    @ImNotADeeJay 2 года назад

    does it matter if the T line comes out first?

  • @lindawinik8464
    @lindawinik8464 2 года назад

    I could not squeeze the sides of the tube while pulling out the swab from the tube as you said to do. No matter how hard I tried to squeeze the tube,it did not push in at all.

  • @boblewis8463
    @boblewis8463 2 года назад +3

    Thank you!

  • @Enpassantful
    @Enpassantful 2 года назад +1

    Very good.

  • @trinimom7686
    @trinimom7686 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a million

  • @stevenmyers3647
    @stevenmyers3647 2 года назад

    What if the T line is darker than the C line? Does it matter?

  • @meathead585
    @meathead585 9 месяцев назад

    there is no liquid in the tube as received. There is a separate package with clear liquid. Am I supposed to put that into the tube. This entire test is just so confusing to me.
    And tapping the tube onto a surface made no sense at all. why would I put a swab into a tube which has nothing in the tube ? why am I tapping tube on flat surface ?
    What is a clutching swab ? just where do i put the drops ? where the c and t are or where the horizontal area to it's right ? what if your test is negative..what does it show ?

    • @mjowsey
      @mjowsey 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, there has to be liquid in the tube. I guess that the separate container has the liquid you need.

  • @malanstecker
    @malanstecker 2 года назад

    What are the false positive and negative rates for this test? Is the PCR a better more reliable test?

    • @UCDavisHealth
      @UCDavisHealth  2 года назад

      More info can be found here - health.ucdavis.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-rapid-tests

  • @astrogeek99
    @astrogeek99 Год назад

    It says 15 minutes, but my positive result showed up in about 30 seconds. Is it still valid? Does it mean I have a really bad case of it?

  • @JediMasterBaiter
    @JediMasterBaiter 2 года назад

    What do I do with the silica gel?

  • @kellytaylor6095
    @kellytaylor6095 2 года назад

    Great video! Thank you

  • @radiohead68
    @radiohead68 2 года назад

    Why do my results show up in 30 seconds? Is this ok?

  • @iamelian6614
    @iamelian6614 2 года назад +1

    What if there was a Line at the T seconds after putting in the drops

    • @duffman857
      @duffman857 2 года назад +1

      If there’s a line at the C and T it’s positive. Same thing happened to me when I tested positive. It seemed to get fainter on later tests as days passed. Hope youre feeling ok!

  • @Alyssa-cv1bd
    @Alyssa-cv1bd 2 года назад

    But what are those beads tho ? Like I have yellow and white beads

  • @emmabrown1223
    @emmabrown1223 2 года назад

    What do you have two lines one red under the seat and one black under the t

  • @Alyssa-cv1bd
    @Alyssa-cv1bd 2 года назад

    Are they all the same test bc mine is blue

  • @joansutton
    @joansutton 2 года назад

    How can I tell if I have test set 1 or test set 2? There are different instructions for each, but I cannot find a label indicating which test I have.

    • @kahmad1
      @kahmad1 2 года назад

      If you look at the packing, there would a couple of diagrams and one will have a check mark or a crossed box for the kit type.

    • @joansutton
      @joansutton 2 года назад +1

      @@kahmad1 Actually I discovered the simple answer - one type has the tube already filled; the other type requires one to fill the tube manually.

  • @clojap
    @clojap 2 года назад

    I was hoping you would have pushed it back as far as the test requires :) also not sure about putting the swab back in the plastic isn't that going to wipe the specimen off? why not loosen the list first and then take the cap off and put the swab in immediately?

  • @suedismukes7848
    @suedismukes7848 Год назад +1

    Your instructions were very clear. However, we had to get a pair of pliers to get the orange lid off. You might explain that it is difficult to get off for us older folks.

  • @johnsnows3464
    @johnsnows3464 2 года назад

    That line is between the c and the t

  • @naveedasghar6603
    @naveedasghar6603 Год назад

    I thought you’re also to use the swab at the back of your throat first?

    • @mjowsey
      @mjowsey 9 месяцев назад

      That's what they do for CPR testing. I don't know why it's different

  • @laurayoung2293
    @laurayoung2293 2 года назад

    Im confused... see when doing nose.. i wonder how far the swab should go up? Some says dont have to go deeper some says go deeper angle straight or upward straight up? Which?

    • @UCDavisHealth
      @UCDavisHealth  2 года назад +1

      He explains this at :40 in the video. Thanks for watching!

  • @woodstockman6972
    @woodstockman6972 2 года назад

    Ok so what does only bottom line showing mean

  • @yahshua3525
    @yahshua3525 2 года назад

    Thanks God bless you

  • @RatedA4Aliens
    @RatedA4Aliens 2 года назад

    The manual says 4 drops not 3

  • @mjowsey
    @mjowsey 9 месяцев назад +1

    15 minutes? Every positive I've seen takes less than 2 minutes

  • @desertfish1460
    @desertfish1460 2 года назад +3

    The liquid is not in the tube,you skipped a step, you have to open the little plastic thing containing the liquid and empty it into the tube. I did the whole test following your directions, in the early morning, in a somewhat dim kitchen, not realizing there was no liquid in the tube. The tiny clear plastic thing containing the liquid was deep in the box. Wasted test.

    • @ryantornai945
      @ryantornai945 2 года назад +2

      Some of the kits come with the liquid in already some dont

    • @cj9667
      @cj9667 2 года назад +2

      The home test is either 1 or 2. 1 is already in the vial 2 isnt. So how exactly did you count three drops into the test?

  • @proptosis2682
    @proptosis2682 2 года назад +1

    tested positive, feel fine.

  • @heidevoglis9178
    @heidevoglis9178 2 года назад

    Do you need the app?

    • @duffman857
      @duffman857 2 года назад

      I had one that required an app to read it, but most don’t. The one he uses in the demo doesn’t require an app.

  • @angelinamonreal8170
    @angelinamonreal8170 2 года назад +1

    What happens if T appears first before C?

  • @m.k.a.n.w.
    @m.k.a.n.w. 2 года назад

    That video should be called: "How to affect the mood of humans in 15 minutes or less?"