HOW TO: A Guide for the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Self Test
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- This demo includes step-by-step instructions on how to take a BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self Test.
Here are a few other frequently asked questions to help guide you:
1. Why use COVID Self Tests?
Our BinaxNOW Self Tests can provide the confidence needed to continue engaging in your communities as other COVID-19 safety measures begin to dissipate. Testing before and after events, school, work or social engagements gives you and your loved ones confidence, especially if you have loved ones who are at a higher risk.
2. How do I test myself or someone else?
Using the BinaxNOW Self Test is simple, even if you have never tested yourself before. You simply will perform a lower nostril nasal swab (not the deeper nasopharyngeal swab) and everything you need (swab, test card and reagent solution) is included in the box. Each test kit comes with an illustrated quick reference guide to walk you through the process step by step.
3. Who should use this test?
The test is indicated for all people aged 15 years or older and for children as young as 2 years old when samples are collected by an adult. The test can be used for people with and without symptoms.
4. Should people who were vaccinated use this test?
Testing will remain an essential part of our short- and long-term COVID-19 recovery strategy. The BinaxNOW Self Test will be a key tool alongside vaccination as we get back to life. We don't yet know how long vaccines confer immunity and how variants will evolve.
5. How many tests come in a package?
There are two tests (as well as two swabs and reagents) in each box.
6. How long should people wait between taking BinaxNOW Self Tests?
The amount of time between tests depends on a few factors. Here’ s how you can understand how long you should wait between tests:
• If you test positive, this should be considered a positive
• If you test negative within the first seven days of experiencing COVID-like symptoms, test again with at least 48 hours in between tests
• If you test negative with no symptoms, test again two more times with at least 48 hours between each test
7. Can the BinaxNOW Self Test be thrown into the garbage after use?
You can recycle the box, but should dispose of the test card, nasal swab and test solution in common household waste, in line with the test's instructions for use.
8. How do I know if I have a positive or negative test?
To check for a positive result, look at the result window for two pink or purple lines. Even a faint line next to the word "sample" on the test card is a positive result. A negative result will have only one pink or purple line on the top half of the results window where it says "control."
9. What if my test result is invalid?
If your results window has any of the following, the test result may be invalid:
• No lines appear by control or sample
• The control line is blue and not pink/purple
• There is a pink/purple line by sample, but no line by control
• The control line is blue, but the sample is pink/purple
If you see an invalid result, contact our technical support on this number: +1 833-637-1594.
10. Can the tests still work after sitting in cold or hot temperatures?
Yes. A storage temperature range is very common in OTC health products. For BinaxNOW, it’s between 35.6 and 86° F and the test should be kept within this range. But if the test is stored outside the temperature range for a relatively short period of time - for a couple of hours up to a day or two - it will be fine to use, and it’s important is that test and its components be used at room temperature.
11. How do I know what day my BinaxNOW Self Test expires?
Abbott recently received an extension from the U.S. FDA for BinaxNOW Self Tests from 15-month expiration dates to 22-months
Here’s how you can confirm what your new expiration may be:
• Look on the back of your box for both the expiration date (next to the hourglass symbol) and lot number (next to the words LOT).
• Visit the FDA’s website to see if your test kit’s lot number has a new expiration date. The FDA has also included a full list of all at-home COVID-19 tests that have an EUA and whether they have an extended expiration.
12. Are these at-home tests covered by insurance?
BinaxNOW is FSA and HSA eligible, but be sure to contact your health insurance provider to determine reimbursement eligibility.
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Had to come here because the print on the instructions is way too tiny for my aging eyeballs. 😂😂
Mine was in Spanish 😅
😂😂
Soon small print for good eyes to read ,called for support for a video took forever, scroll thru all abbott info to just get instruction in print ahhh I came here ,hope all testing has good report bless all
Same 😂
yooo i passed and i didn't even study
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🎉. You watched snl will Ferrell as nude model talking about his hep c test?
@@annstephens9734 lol i have no idea what that is but im gonna guess they made this joke
This is an excellent video explaining exactly, and clearly, what to do and what not to do in administering the test to yourself. Highly recommend watching this prior to reading the instructions.
I can't tell you how many of these tests I've taken and I just got my first positive... whoo hoo!
Congratulations!! Sometimes all it takes is a little perseverance ☺💪
i also wish u a speedy recovery lol
Same here. You’re funny.
Congratulations! We are all rooting for you😄!
I swear the paper instructions in the box didn’t have anything about the dropper. Thank goodness for UA-cam or I’d think my whole box was invalid.
I was the one guided every customer on call In my work job previously❤
I had to come here because the instructions are in everything EXCEPT ENGLISH!
Me too😂
The song in the background had me thinking Adele would start singing any minute 😂
Great, easy test I have used several times in last 3 years.😊🦋
I'm here because the instructions are in Spanish
Me too😂
I think they should show to remove the bottle cap downside up as you twist the cap off; otherwise, if you do it like it shows you in the video with the opening side down...as you twist the cap off the liquid can drop out onto your finger due to gravity!
Why is the solution dropper/bottle missing from the test kits?
Hi there, thanks for your message - we're sorry for any frustration. Our technical support team is best suited to help you with this. Please reach out to them at 1-833-637-1594.
Im confused enough with being sick but then you throw in a dropper bottle that doesn't exist
Hi, Susan - we're sorry to hear about your experience. For further assistance, our technical support team is best able to help. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594. Thanks for reaching out to us.
Thank you for the video
it would help if you showed how to insert the q tip and how to remove the adhesive tape
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Molly. If you're looking for further assistance with the BinaxNOW test, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594.
You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
It would have been helpful if the instructions were in English.
You should have 2 sets of instructions, 1 English and in 1 other languages
Hi there, thanks for your note. Please know that you can find English and Spanish PDF instructions at: abbo.tt/3AnwgSI
Our technical support team is also able to help. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594.
Most important part if it's positive or not seems like an afterthought
I’m sure they deliberately made the instruction complicated enough so that people come here to watch the video to gain views 😂
Had to look this up because my test was in Spanish not English.
Same and only one test came in the box of 2
Hi, Shanon - we're sorry to hear about your experience. For further assistance, our technical support team is best able to help. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594. Thanks for reaching out to us.
thanks for this
Thank you for you help.
the 3 tests i received had no written instructions. I had to look them online.
I received my free Binax covid tests today courtesy of our gvmt but they expired in July 2023. Are they any good? Why are they sending out expired tests?
Hi, Max, thanks for your note. Since the launch of the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, Abbott has continued testing for product stability to extend the expiration date and have shared these results with the FDA. Testing has been completed to support a shelf-life (expiration date) of up to 22 months.
The BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, part number 195-160 or 195-180, may now have a longer than labeled product expiration date. A listing of BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test kit lot numbers, which qualify for this expiration extension, can be found on the FDA website at: www.fda.gov/media/158003/download
The attachment lists the kit lot number, currently labeled kit expiration, and new kit expiration date.
What's the 6 drops of solution applied to the test area?
I don't have that wondering if I can buy some
Hi, Lamarr, thanks for reaching out. Our technical support team is best suited to assist you. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594. Thanks for reaching out.
Does it matter when adding more or less of the solution?
Hi, Yvonne, thanks for reaching out. Our technical support team can assist you with this question. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594.
so is fhe result window not suppose to be pink before😑 IK its supposed to be blue but its pink
Hi there, if you're still looking for assistance, please know that you can reach the Diagnostics team directly by visiting www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html. Click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
is it alright if the test card is missing the adhesive strip?
Hi Kenyatta, our COVID Solutions team is best suited to help you with this. They can be reached at (800) 257-9525 - please call them directly and they will assist.
I had to come here because I only got instructions in Spanish and it says there are 2 tests in the box but there was only one 🤦
Just slow down the speed of the video..easy as pie😊
2 purple horizontal lines. Guess I have it.
If I forgot to check whether there is a “ blue line” next to control, would that affect my result in any way?
Hi, Aly, thanks for reaching out. To check for a positive result, look at the result window for two pink or purple lines. Even a faint line next to the word "sample" on the test card is a positive result. A negative result will have only one pink or purple line on the top half of the results window where it says control.
If you have any additional questions about your test, our technical support team is best suited to assist you. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them with your inquiry.
@@abbott so the final result is what matters? Even if we didn’t check the beginning? @ 1:41, thanks.
Thanks for following up, Aly. As mentioned previously, our technical support team is best able to answer any questions you may have. You can always reach them via phone at 1-833-637-1594 or send them a note at www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html.
Why am I skipping two ads to see this video? This is covered California???
This iteration of tests is the most infusing yet. Got two inconclusives and took it back to drug store.
Hi @JrBrowzer, to check for a positive result, look at the result window for two pink or purple lines. Even a faint line next to the word "sample" on the test card is a positive result. A negative result will have only one pink or purple line on the top half of the results window where it says control.
If you're looking for further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. Thanks for reaching out.
Idk how easy it is to use if we are coming here
My sample line was pink
Hi, to check for a positive result, look at the result window for two pink or purple lines. Even a faint line next to the word "sample" on the test card is a positive result. A negative result will have only one pink or purple line on the top half of the results window where it says control. If you have any additional questions about your test, our technical support team is best suited to assist you. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594. Thanks for reaching out.
Is the date on the box the expiration date? thanks
Thanks for reaching out, Edward. This is something that our Diagnostics team in your area can help you with. Here is the phone number for our team in the United States, please call and they will assist: (224) 667-6100
@@abbottwhy can’t you just answer a simple question?
Had only the Spanish instructions in my packet
Thank you for letting us know, Michelle. Please know that you can access PDF instructions in English here: www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html
If you need assistance in the future, our Diagnostics team is best able to help. You can contact them by clicking the "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" button on that webpage.
@@abbott the video was really helpful. Thank you.
My instructions were in Spanish 😢
Goin to do mine now, thanks for info
... and if the sample line is blue then someone REALLY screwed up with the kit even more than they thought of!
Where is the bottle of drops ?
Hi there, thanks for your comment. We're sorry for any frustration. If you need further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
My test was only in Spanish😢
Hi, Anna, thanks for reaching out, and we're sorry for the frustration. For a step-by-step video guide on how to use the self-test and customer service information, please check out our webpage here: www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/diagnostics-testing/BinaxNOW-what-you-need-to-know.html
I used one of these tests today but im having trouble interpreting the results, strangely i have a very dark line that appeared immediately in the sample section, and then a very faint line for the control that faded in over time (but remained faint). Basically it looks like a positive result BUT it is upside-down compared to the examples in the key. Is my test faulty or is it a confirmed positive?
Thank you for our note. Our COVID Solutions team would be happy to help you with this. They can be reached at (800) 257-9525 - please call them and they will assist.
I’m having the same problem. Did you call them? I’m guessing this lot may be faulty.
@@malv8208 i totally forgot to call them (they were closed when I took the test) I would bet you're right though
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. If you're looking for further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
Hi there - If you're still looking for assistance, please know that you can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with the team that can best assist.
I am sicker than a dog. Just got two negatives. I guess it’s the flu!
My test box did not contain the bottle of reagent. Waste of money.
We apologize for the frustration, Janice - we'd like to help. If you're seeking further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594.
You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
No instructions in box
Hi Barbara, we're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Here is the phone number for our Diagnostics team in the United States, please call and they will assist: (224) 667-6100
Anyone else here after getting two invalid tests with a vertical line? Lol
No I only took two this is my second one but the one I took three months ago it was negative so I try to do it every 3 months if I can or if I feel funny or coughing
I'm confused. There was immediately a strong pink line in the BOTTOM of the test window and a feint pink line developed in the top. Should have been the other way around, surely? Both instructions were in Spanish too LOL.
We're so sorry for any frustration, Aline. If you're looking for further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
@@abbott Thanks for responding. I will call that number tomorrow.
My 4 tests came with no dropper, so they are essentially useless.
Hi there, thanks for reaching out, and we're sorry for the frustration. Please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
compared to all other tests I have taken, this one is by far the worst. The 6 drops of liquid flooded the test strip immediately after folding the card, and it washed away the blue strip and turned both strips pink. Now I don't know if I do or do not have COVID - and I probably cant return this badly-designed kit back to Walmart.
Thanks for reaching out - we're sorry for any frustration. For further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/support/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Technical Support" to connect with them.
Very disappointed! This test is very different from past tests I have taken. The instructions (if you can call them that) are hard to read and hard to understand. One little piece of paper at very little cost, should be included with step by step instructions. I will not buy this brand again. I had to throw one away because I thought it was faulty. There wasn't even a swab and the seal of the package was still engaged. Before throwing it, I was tearing it apart, trying to see how to it could ever be tested since the results area wasn't even close to the swab! I have always thrown away the swab, so I had to pull it out of the garbage can. Wow. Please make improvements.
We're very sorry to hear this, Jane - we'd like to help. If you're still seeking assistance, we encourage you to call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/support/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Technical Support" to connect with them.
Don't buy .. it's not easy to use. It's not like others
NICE THOUGHT THANK YOUUU
I don’t have Covid.
Nicole
I wonder how many people actually called technical support. Whatever the number I’m guessing they’re all over 50 lol
Worst test and more complicated than others. Absolute garbage! Instructions are not clear and watched You Tube video 3 times. By the way, have very strong medical background.
Hi, Alejandra - thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. If you need assistance in the future, we encourage you to call our technical support team since they're best suited to help. They can be reached at 1-833-637-1594.
Sure buddy, strong medical weed background for sure.
This test is really easy, I thought it was complicated at first as well cause or how many steps, but not really that bad
The instructions are horrible. Wow its not easy to read .. so we went to UA-cam for help.
🤡🤡🤡🤡 it gives just as much as a pregnancy test 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
In principle it's a simple test. BUT when the instructions are omitted, as with my test, you gotta come here for advice. A little more QC would be a good thing!
I only got instructions in Spanish and only had one test in the box and it was completely sealed! 🤦
The line by sample turned positive immediately after I took the test.
Hi, Devin, thanks for reaching out. If you're looking for further assistance, please call our technical support team at 1-833-637-1594. You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
So we're you positive? That's my experience with the test now.
@@vengerloves8496 yes I was positive
Are the gloves to guard against contaminating the sample, or to protect your hands from the chemicals in the dropper bottle and the test card? Can touching the test kit give you Covid 19? I think not, but just checking.
Hi, John, thanks for your note. Our technical support team is best able to answer any questions you may have, and you can call them at 1-833-637-1594.
You can also visit www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/product-details/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html and click "Need Technical Support? Contact Us" to connect with them.
No instructions in my test kit
Nicole
Why are you fooling the world
Lol you're a wild man!