How to use the Flowflex Lateral Flow Test | The Easiest COVID-19 Test
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2021
- The ACON Flowflex COVID-19 Lateral Flow Test is by far the easiest to use and most accurate COVID test available in the UK. It is designed specifically for self-testing and to be used in the nostrils only. The NHS Test and Trace service has now begun using this as their primary test for mass testing in the UK.
For more information on this test, or to buy this test online, visit:
www.newleafhealth.co.uk/rapid...
This is the absolute best video on the Flowflex self test. I was in a hurry and didn’t have time to read through the instructions. Thanks for saving me that time. 👍🏾🙂
Best video that describes the how to. Happy these take home tests aren't having you put the swab in so deep.
thank you for this to the point video. much better than others I've seen.
Quick and straight to the point
Hey drongo, you failed to mention how to interpret the result
Thank you for making this easy . Best video I found on this . Got a negative result 😌
You're welcome - glad to hear it!
These are the tests I used to use when I had the bug. I didn't have to wait 15 minutes for 2 lines more like a bit over 15 seconds. Very quick.
Absolutely! In our experience, you can usually tell in a matter of seconds. Either way, it's always best to confirm the result at the 15 minute mark, as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Your test vid is helpful and a lot easier many thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you
Thanks, helpful vid and i've just used it for first time. Let's wait and see...
Hope you found the process straightforward!
@@newleafhealthltd Yes it was easy peasy and pleased to say my test was Negative. I think I can safely attribute my Flu like symptoms to having the Flu. Thanks.
@@paulantony8148 lol
Got a negative too. After l this time I still haven't had COVID (or at least no symptoms if I did)
My mother actually has COVID-19. I test my self but didn't blow my nose first like you said. nothing in the instructions mentioned that. Also i swirled around the solution for about 15 seconds, not quite 30 seconds and tested negative. With the drops, it doesn't really matter if you go over 4 drops does it. I think i dropped about 6 drops in the solution by accident. I get a bright pink line on mine under the C but no visible line under the T.
It's definitely worth blowing your nose, as it helps to get rid of any excess mucus that could affect the consistency of the solution, if it gets caught on the swab. It's important to swirl and pinch the swab in the buffer tube for at least 30 seconds to ensure you get the best sample possible, as you may only have small traces of the virus in your sample, so need to ensure you mix the best solution possible. If you add more than 4 drops you can risk oversaturating the cassette, so it's definitely advised to only apply 4 drops to the sample well. Hope this helps!
No one else thinks he looks like Johnny Depp? lol
We'll take your word for it! 😂
I have to use both a Neti pot and oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05% on a daily basis in order to breathe nasally. Will either affect the test results?
We can't say one way or another, as there isn't enough research into this yet to confirm. However, from a practical point of view, if you are cleaning the inside of your nose immediately prior to testing, it stands to reason that you may be clearing out traces of the virus.
@@newleafhealthltd ....your reply is much appreciated. Later today I will be getting my first Pfizer shot and make a note to discuss it with my health care professional.
I just took one of these test. C = Covid Postive? & T = ? Help me out
'C' is the control line, indicating whether the test has been done properly. This line should always show up red. If it doesn't your test is invalid and you'll need to perform another one.
The 'T' line indicates whether or not the COVID virus has been detected in your sample. If there is a line next to the 'T', even a very faint one, this likely means that you have COVID and should confirm with a PCR test (or follow government guidance at the time).
To summarise:
- Red C line but no T line = Successful test, COVID negative.
- Red C line and red T line (even faint) = Successful test, COVID positive.
- No C line and red T line = Invalid test, perform another.
- No C line or T line = Invalid test, perform another.
Hope this helps!
How can you do that without gagging?
Fortunately, this test is only designed to be used in the entrance to the nostril, not all the way up the back. It can tickle a little bit, but the swab heads are a little chunkier than older tests, so they're a bit less ticklish. The Flowflex test is definitely one of the most comfortable tests available!
I'm not finding that to be the case
Didn't you forget the "flick and swirl" before putting the drops on the cassette?
I went into the cavity so you don't do you jsut go around the nostril
The Flowflex test is designed to only be used in the opening of the nostril, not in the cavity like other tests.
I did mine twice it just goes straight to the c line after seconds I did everything to the T.
That's good, and means you performed the test correctly! The T line will only show up (usually after a minute or two, but it can take up to the full 15 mins) if you have COVID at the time of the test. It will always show up along with the C line.
@@newleafhealthltd oh ok thought I messed up cause I'm like the c line showed up in seconds thought it took 15 mins
@@theoneandonlykyle9800 Don't worry, you're doing the test exactly right! The C line means you've done the test correctly, and usually shows up with a minute or two (but more often than not, straight away). The T line will show up at some point within the 15 minute window if it detects the COVID virus in your sample.
If, after 15 minutes, you only have the C line show up, that means you've done the test correctly and didn't have COVID at the time of the test.
If you have a C line and a T line, that means you have COVID.
If you have no lines at all, or just a T line (without the C line), this means the test wasn't performed correctly and that you should do another one.
Hope this helps!
@@newleafhealthltd yes that helps thank you sir
Don’t you have to swab for 15 seconds ?
The procedure for testing is to rotate in the opening to each nostril 5 times - this ensures that you collect a good specimen to provide accurate results.
No demonstration of what the reading looks like and how to know if it is positive or negative.
It's always best to refer to the instructions in the pack when it comes to reading your test.
I see 2 bars but 1 is really light
The C line should usually be completely solid. This lets you know that the test has been successful. The T line tells you whether you have tested positive for the virus or not. Even if this line is very faint, it's still a positive test!
It can give false positive but no false negative
Much like any lateral flow test (such as pregnancy tests, for example), there is always a possibility for a false result, as these tests are 99% accurate. They are a fantastic screening tool though and will help to identify the majority of positive cases.
@@newleafhealthltd The manufacturer doesn't claim 99% accuracy. Do you mean for positives or negatives? A majority is one more than half, which contradicts "99%" accurate. I suggest people look for an ACON (manufacturer) video.
I hear these tests find covid positives on tap water, soda, beer, etc. Any experiences with this?
No experience with this from our end - we've provided testing kits to thousands of clients around the UK and only received positive feedback. If someone doesn't follow the correct procedure and uses beer or water to test, though, there's every possibility that the tests could throw out some wacky results!
Do not buy this product. The NHS website doesn't recognize the QR code on the test cassette.
Any Flowflex tests supplied by anyone other than the NHS Test & Trace service won't register on the government website - test for that purpose should be sourced through the government website and not through a private supplier. The Flowflex tests in this video are supplied for screening purposes only, but are the exact same test kits used by the Test & Trace service.
You’re doing it wrong sir. Read the instruction.
At New Leaf Health, we've been using this test and providing it to clients for over a year now - this is the correct method in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
i just spit into the tester hole
That is definitely not how this test should be used...
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And your results where ??
@@maghtx2 the results were positive, but doing it up the nose was negative, got a PCR test and was positive. Apparently there are more cells in your throat is the test is more accurate that way. Wonder how many people are walking around positive when they thought they were negative?
You stupidly left out the most important part--how to read the results.
thats common sense tho lmfao, we are dealing witht his shit since 3 years now, it aint hard memorizing 1 stripe or 2stripes bruh.
You go back in the nostril this is how it's confusing different videos say different things ffs
You don't go into the back of the nostril with the Flowflex test. This specific test is designed to be less invasive and only used in the opening of the nostril.
The worst testing i’ve ever seen. You are doing it completely wrong!
It's likely you may have a different test kit, as these are the exact testing protocols that are included with the Flowflex kit.
@@newleafhealthltd trust me, you are doing it wrong…
@@antoniorejas7916 Which aspects of the test are we not performing correctly?
@@newleafhealthltd you have to go much deeper to get a reliable test… with a low covid load your way will result in a negative test.
@@antoniorejas7916 This test is designed to be used in the opening of the nostril, compared to many other tests that are designed to be used in the nasopharynx, yet users have been instructed to swab the opening of the nostril. In our own anecdotal testing internally, we have noted that the Flowflex test outperforms all other tests when following the instructions provided (ie in this video).