Siemens Clinitest Covid 19 Antigen Test
Features:
- This test is authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older with symptoms of COVID-19 within the first 7 days of symptom onset
- Qualitative; visually interpreted, no instrument required
- The CLINITEST® At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2
- The CLINITEST At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is only for use under an FDA EUA: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2
- Individuals who test positive with CLINITEST® Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with their physician or healthcare provider as additional testing may be necessary
- This test is also authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older, or adult-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 2 years or older, with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over three days with at least 24 hours (and no more than 48 hours) between tests
- Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses
- Ships with minimum 30 Days Dating
- Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions
- Individuals should provide all results obtained with this product to their healthcare provider for public health reporting
- 86.5% Sensitivity; 99.3% Specificity
- Negative results should be treated as presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay, if necessary, for patient management, may be performed
- Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen; antigen is generally detectable in anterior nasal (nares) swabs during the acute phase of infection
- This test is also authorized for non-prescription home use with adult-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 2 years or older with symptoms of COVID-19 within the first 7 days of symptom onset
- Positive results indicate the presence of viral antigens, but clinical correlation with past medical history and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine infection status
Specifications:
Country of Origin | China |
Application | Rapid Test Kit |
Brand | Clinitest® |
HCPCS | U0002 |
Test Type | Antigen Detection |
UNSPSC Code | 41116205 |
Number of Tests | 5 Tests per Kit |
Test Name | At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test |
Time to Results | 15 Minute Results |
Manufacturer # | 11556711 |
Reading Type | Visual Read |
Test Method | Lateral Flow Chromatographic Immunoassay |
Sample Type | Anterior Nasal Swab Sample |
Test Format | Cassette Format |
Manufacturer | Siemens |
Additional Information:
The Siemens Clinitest Covid 19 Antigen Test is a rapid self-test for the detection of the Covid 19 virus. This test is authorized by the FDA for use in the European Union.