With ICMR approved Home testing kit Coviself , testing for COVID 19 will become easier. That’s our hope. This kit isdesigned and produced by Mylab a Pune based company. The kit will help you test yourself and your loved ones without needing to visit a hospital or testing center.

With the vaccine, medicines, and testing we can fight this COVID 19 and win.

𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐑 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 (𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐬). For more details visit https://t.co/dI1pqvXAsZ @PMOIndia #ICMRFIGHTSCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/membV3hPbX

— ICMR (@ICMRDELHI) May 19, 2021

What exactly is the test.

Test for COVID19 protein antigen in nasal swab samples of symptomatic and asymptotic people.

Who can do the test?

Any adult who is able to follow instructions provided.

Do you need a doctor?

No. You can self-test if you are an adult. For kids greater than two years, parents can perform the test

Do you need a prescription to buy the self-testing kit?

This is not yet clear.But the guidelines have warned against misuse.

How to know whether the test is positive?

Two lines like in a preg color test

One C and one T. If both present a positive. No need for RTPCR. It’s highly specific for COVID19

If C present only-test negative. You will need to repeat after a day or get an RT PCR done. For symptomatic patients, please contact your physician.

If nothing present or only t present and no c then invalid, then test needs to be repeated.

Important tips when you do the test

Wait for 10 to 20 minutes for the test to show actual results. A strong positive is obvious within fifteen minutes.

Check the manufacturing and expiry date of the kit. Please don’t use it after the expiry date.

Don’t refrigerate the kit.

Dispose of the kit after use in the bag provided wash hands and sanitize the surface.

Perform the test in a room with the AC and fan off windows open, and well ventilated.

Download the Mylab Coviself App for Google play or Apple store.

What to do if positive?

Wear a mask

Self-isolate

Contact your healthcare provider/physician online

Get your family tested

Maintain all precautions.

Any risks with this test?

No possible risks are known or anticipated.

Mild discomfort while taking the Nadal swab or inadequate sample could be an issue.

Proper disposal of test kits after use is crucial.

Mylab had designed the nasal swab stick to avoid discomfort.

In case of pain or any other issue, avoid the test and consult a physician

What does the Coviself Kit contain

1. One sterile nasal swab
2. One pre-filled extraction tube
3. One instruction manual
4. One test card
5. One biohazard bag

Exact 16 steps to perform the Coviself test

1. Download the Mylab Coviself app from Google Play or App Store.
2. Register by scanning with your QR code on the Test kit.
3. Register yourself on the app.(ICMR guidelines)
4. Wash your hands with soap and water and pat dry. Take out the kit components and have them arranged for easy access.
5. Take out nasal swab stick. Insert inside one nasal cavity gently 2 to 4 cm. Stop in case of pain.
6. Twirl inside five times.
7. Take out and insert in another nostril. Repeat step 6.
8. This is the sample. Carefully insert this nasal swab stick inside the pre-filled extraction tube. Pinching the bottom of it, swirl the nasal swab inside ten times.
9. Break off the top of the swab stick from the breakpoint. Discard inside biohazard bag.
10. Cover the top of the extraction tube with the screw-on nozzle cap provided. Tighten it.
11. Turn it over so that you can
12. Pour 2 drops in the test palate wells provided.
13. Wait 10- 20 minutes.
14. Please take a picture and upload it to the app. Confirm test result.
15. Discard all test kit content inside biohazard bag and dispose of it according to local government guidelines for biohazard guidelines. Do not throw it here and there.
16. Get the English PDF here

In Hindi content manual

How expensive will it be?

250 INR approximately.

Precautions need to be taken while doing the test. It’s better to self-test.For performing on kids and the elderly, please wear masks and gloves. Not to be used for less than two years old.

How far should you insert the nasal swab stick?

2 to 4 cm.

The population of India is a strength and also the most significant hurdle behind large-scale health campaigns.We speak different languages, our access to Healthcare is limited by where we stay in this country. A home testing kit will be a big boost in our fight against COVID.

How Coviself can help India fight COVID19

Suppose this and similar reliable kits are available in the market. In that case, older adults and kids can easily be tested at home. Quick large-scale screening is possible for offices and shops before reopening.You can quickly screen travelers.

Last words

Do it gently.

Dispose of all properly in biohazard bags.

You need to get the app on your phone.

Register and upload the pictures

Reference:

https://coviself.com/ifu/