How To Perform ID Now (Abbott) COVID 19 Test

In this (unofficial)video I show you how to perform the COVID 19 test for the ID Now. As I mention in the video, Abbott no longer recommends the use of VTM. Hopefully this video gives you a quick overview of how the test is performed.Thank you for watching.
Here’s the link to Abbott’s official site: www.alere.com/...

[@lisajackson7090]

Thanks so much for posting the! So helpful for a nurse running this when I get a new patient on night shift when our lab is closed... Bless u!!! :) 🙂😀

[@hydroxin3171]

We make these test kits at Tessy plastics and I must say, it’s awesome to see the finish product in use

[@robertbounds8112]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@YajMorey81]

We build these test machines at my workplace. How cool is that to see the finished product working.

[@sali9821]

will these ID Now devices interface with Avricore digital platform, HealthTab?

[@Mari_isnothere]

Watching this because we’re going to start rapid testing at my work place this week🥲

[@adrienneroxanne9833]

@@Mari_isnothere Same 😔☹😢 I'm so stressed out I can't do this.

[@thecampbellconnection9483]

How do you go about obtaining one?

[@feliciapolly1353]

I've been using this video for our remote operator training and it helps me a lot. Tq so much. It will be easier if you include the qc testing too for the new user

[@mireillekang3780]

Instead of using the swab swirled into the testing vial, can you dispense the fluid directly with a pipette? The swirling of the swabs can contaminate the testing platform.

[@adrienneroxanne9833]

I have to do this at work soon. I don't think I can do this. I'm so stressed out over this. 😢

[@christopherwhitman3325]

Where can you buy the test kits?

[@robertbounds8112]

You’d likely have to contact Abbott. www.abbott.com/IDNOW.html

[@Mrs_trees]

Is there a reason that multiple tests would come back invalid? I've been watching these videos and I am doing nothing wrong. Not sure what is the cause.

[@robertbounds8112]

I’ve had some come back invalid as well. Make sure the sample fully dispenses when inserted (the orange dot in the center should click down).

[@eltingville81]

Is this a antigen test? I need to travel and I’m required to take a antigen test. Thanks

[@robertbounds8112]

No, it’s a rapid PCR test.

[@kamalkumarrai4213]

Sir if E GENE SHOWING not detected and Results showing invalid what are the reasons behind that

[@simratgill2609]

My rtpcr is Negative abut with this machine I did my test at airport it's says positive what is this all

[@carlslife406]

Thank you so much you helped me

[@robertbounds8112]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@onpoint14-7-22]

Is it same work like RT PCR?

[@kevindwiltv9625]

so for the sample is ok to swab the patient by nasopharyngeal? the abbott id now testing?

[@robertbounds8112]

We use both a nasopharyngeal and an oral pharyngeal swab for each test. Abbott updates their recommendations frequently so I’d check with their website for the most up to date information.

[@ivonneatilano]

Thank you !!!!

[@robertbounds8112]

You’re very welcome

[@ummhussain159]

Does it matter whether you use nasal or oral? Why were they using nasal when it hurts vs oral?

[@robertbounds8112]

We were using both to increase the sensitivity of the test.

[@EconomistsMUFID]

Does this machine give pcr test.

[@robertbounds8112]

Yes, it is PCR.

[@redaep829]

@@robertbounds8112 is it accepted by the airports for traveling as a PCR test?

[@scottkolakowski3200]

Confusing. I assume this isn’t meant for the layman.
When is the sample taken? You never mention that.

[@robertbounds8112]

Indeed. The sample is collected within an hour of testing. I do not collect the specimens though.

[@redaep829]

Is the results accepted by airlines at airports? Because they don't accept rapid tests...

[@adrienneroxanne9833]

Oh wow I didn't know that. 😮

[@pinkpony404]

How much does this ID NOW machine cost?

[@mzkaluta8928]

500000000000000009

[@MixedBag713]

Pink Pony I saw 10,000

[@isabelojeda3383]

Hola , si toman estos examenes en lugares no de salud ( si por personal de salud) Quien certifica los resultados? Pensando en que la maquina NO esta dentro de un laboratorio o entidad medica.

[@nelrode]

Depende donde usted esta, en Nueva Jersey,USA; Tenemos contratos con los labs. y el estado tiene que certificarlo como tecnico de laboratorio o haber cursado estudios tecnicos de lab en cualquier institucion aprobada.

[@dr.wisemaan]

Is this test same as Nucleic acid test (NAT) or Nucleic acid amplification test (NAATs) ? needed to travel into Canada.

[@KateGrayCode]

It's an RNA amplification test, which is a "RNA" test under other acceptable types of test for Canada.

[@free8ie]

Is it RTPCR or antigen rapid test?

[@robertbounds8112]

PCR

[@TheLotusGuide]

How do you read the results?

[@robertbounds8112]

They are displayed on the screen and on a printout when the test is complete.

[@Moolog]

Is it considered as RTPCR??

[@billmuno7191]

good question but nobody answers. did you find out?

[@SuperKarina1988]

All you have to do is read the comments! He mentioned it’s a PCR test like 20 times already lol

[@kingkura]

Cool 😎

[@vitasjasiukonis8631]

Whats it mean or how would a result be invalid I got an invalid result, which was re ran resulting in positive? Would it mean lab error, or the it was such a miniscule amount of virus detected that caused the invalid result at first

[@robertbounds8112]

I’m not sure what causes the invalid result. I have had them on the same patient with multiple collections. I thought it might be nasal medications or perhaps very thick mucus but I’m not certain what the true cause is. However, I doubt that is would be lab error.

[@Nathaniel_Peterson]

This instrument has trouble with sensitivity. Not even sure why it exists.

[@robertbounds8112]

That is correct. We stopped using VTM to prevent sample dilution and now collect two types of specimens for each test.

[@muhammadzabeehullahzabeehu7551]

#19id is the a goodjob