At Home COVID-19 Test Demo: Ellume
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In this week's video update, I will be performing the Ellume At-Home COVID-19 Test. This test was the first authorized by the FDA for at-home use.
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Too many unnecessary "Fluff" steps, just make the tests simple like a basic pregnancy test. No everyone has a cellphone which is only used for tracking and data collection with the test.
That is a good point. Have you looked at the Binax NOW test? Here is my demo video for that test ua-cam.com/video/l9WB-ri6dXc/v-deo.html
It does not require a cell phone
The Bluetooth and connection to a phone is the only way to test online to get results to be accepted with airlines to fly into US.
There are cheaper easier tests w/o the need of a cellphone.
This test doesn’t work at all. The light never stayed solid green at first,after it was blinking fast it started to blink slow after. I had to go to a pharmacy for help and they told me these test are bad and to many people complain about the test. Why make it difficult to use? I should not have to download a app! When the light finally stayed solid green, it took over a hour of analyzing and then it told me the test will expire in 9 minutes. I just threw it in the trash. The good reviews on here gotta be fake. I’ll just stick with a doctor!
Why is the app necessary when the interpriter could almost certainly do all of the work
Download an app and enter my personal info?! No thanks it’s going in the trash! 🤦🏼♂️
Stay away! It's needlessly complicated and expensive. You need a smartphone and an app. I strongly suspect it data mines. Hard pass.
Thank you for this video, it was well explained and easy to follow. I don't like that it is requiring my information and the use of my phone. Not fully aware Hippa guidelines, I worry that this has potential for the personal connection made between my test results and my personal information to be compromised.
I bought the test to use for my return to the US on an upcoming trip. I was a bit anxious as to how it would all work, and how the apps (for Ellume and Azova) would work. Your video eliminated all of my anxiety. It's so helpful to know exactly what is going to happen and what the steps are. I'm very glad I found this video. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for that demonstration. But Dr. Agarwal, aren't you afraid of the Ethylene Oxide touching your Cribriform Plate?
Is that the cancer-causing stuff they use to sterilize it?
What happened to good ole fashioned alcohol?
How to download?? I don’t see the app available on my AppStore
great video, unnecessarily complex device compared to all other ones. what a waste of electronics
I am glad there are 30 videos on how to do it but none of them tell you if you can use this to go back to work sooner than later. Please provide a video whether or not home tests are valid for work
Hi - it depends on the policy at each workplace. I see no reason why this test, or another FDA authorized rapid test would not be acceptable. But it depends on the policy. I think a similar approach as travel may work. See this link for Ellume test and travel www.ellumecovidtest.com/travel
Thank you
@@Alex-pn9hp You are welcome!
We have only a handful of current Covid cases in Australia and some of those had been fully vaxed.
We can’t even buy home test kits mate.
We in the US have been told it’s really bad out there with new cases.
That's not good to hear, stay safe.
Why does the app need my personal information??
BIG MISTAKE IN YOUR PRESENTATION!!! You start your video with the app up and running on your phone. The main reason I and many people watch this is to find out how you get the app on your phone in the first place. Without this, I feel the video is almost useless!!!
Hi - you need to download the app first.
Hi! I have a question. what happened if the fluid dropped on my phone, then my mom touched my phone, and she didn’t washed her hands after she touched my phone, then she touch all over the house, will this be danger? I heared the chemicals in the fluid is not safe, I am so anxious right now.
Test was given to me as a traveller upon arrival to us. Testing only available with app, app only available on us App Store. So useless
Hi - thanks for sharing your experience. Yes, this can be a major inconvenience to those outside the US. This test is from a company in Australia. I am hoping they will also make it available in other countries too.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD well not only an inconveniance, but also utter loss of public tax dollars.
I just bought one of these test at CVS. Your video was worth watching. I now feel a little more confident about taking the test. Thank you!
Thank you! Please share your experience or if you have any questions. Best wishes.
This test kit and App is a SCAM. There is absolutely no reason for a Bluetooth device in a COVID test kit! The "test-kit" (or spy kit more accurately) has been crippled to not give you a test result unless you provide access to your GPS access to your phone, personal information, and of course bluetooth access. That's called BLACKMAIL. All this spy kit does is increase the cost of a home test kit and make it impractical while draining government funds that could be used elsewhere for fighting COVID. also beware that there has been a recall on some of these kits. Toss it in the trash or return it.
Why the fuck does this have to use a phone.
Thank you so much Dr. Agarwal for posting this video. After reading some reviews I was ready to forget about it. Your step-by-step process was clear and concise and very well done!
So they want to be able to track results
Hi - I think you have the option of not reporting.
Thank you Dr. Agarwal! I'm about to try my test tonight. Your video was very helpful!
This app is not necessary and useless. It make the test very complicated.
Thank you for the video for the instructions. But the app makes the test more complicate. What about the people don’t have the smart phone? Also, this test requires creat a account, share Bluetooth, location. Also need to finish watch the instructions before every one test. If Bluetooth is not connect well, did not read the result. Oh well, open another new test kit and start over. Good luck
2 things to share. The internals is a sensor looking for a line. The app may fail and then never be able to give you a reading but you can try to redo the test if you break open the case, take the test strip and do the same thing. The process is pretty similar to a pregnancy test. 1st line for control, 2nd is for positive or negative. The second thing is cr2032. Its a very common battery for garage door openers, some watches, gameboy cartridges, or just general electronics. Reduce e waste by salvaging these barely used batteries.
@@Inapeartree @Panda Puff Cr2032 is used in low power applications such as garage door openers that takes months or years before the battery runs out. Anyways, as I said, as long as you have enough material for the regular procedure and wet it on one end and wait 15 mins, the test works on the same principle and the sensor and app just uses a weak light sensor to detect the presence of a line. It can be pried open with a screwdriver but the case will break. My original point was saying its irresponsible to make such a disposable piece of tech, especially with batteries inside of them that would otherwise be single use. If you have a bunch to spare, just try one and see if you think its worth it to buy similar ones or even order it if its covered by your insurance.
i wonder during the analyzing time, if the phone turns black, what would happen. usually by default the phone is set to turn black in 30 sec or 1 min if no activity....
So if I have symptoms and test negative I should still isolate, right? I don't want to get anyone sick.
Hi - That is very good approach. Even before Covid, we always thought of avoiding too much public contact to make sure we didn't spread the infection.
You should consider repeating the test 24-48h after the first test to confirm. Best to use the same test, but you can use another FDA authorized rapid antigen test. If you negative again, very high chance you probably have cold or flu.
Wishing you quick recovery.
Thank you. Very good presentation and your calm not so so fast dialog is most appreciated. I think you quickly stated that an email would be sent documenting the test results, yes? Does that mean you create an account within the app prior to the testing? I have just seen that Royal Carribean will start requiring a Covid rapid test 72 hours before boarding for all US cruises leaving from a US port. I am wondering if this at home testing would be accepted as proof of a negative test by cruise lines since it is FDA approved or if one must go to a health facility. Think your answer will be "call your cruise line". Also, you didn't mention the cost of this self test. What is the cost and I assume it is a one time test. What if it doesn't work and you get neither negative or positive test result?
Hi Bob - thanks for your comment. I believe I saw that in the app's instructions. When you download the app and start the setup process, it gives an option when you fill out the Patient Details page. I don't remember doing it for my own test, but now I just confirmed it is there in the app setup.
About your question on whether Royal Caribbean will accept this or not, I don't know the answer. But many people are asking me these types of questions so I plan on doing some research and making another video.
I bought my test at the local CVS. I don't remember exactly how much I paid, but a quick search now shows me it costs $29.99 on their online store.
If you get an invalid result, I am afraid you will need to do another test.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have other questions. I usually look at questions from my viewers to decide the topic for my next video.
Best wishes and stay safe.
Mine was like $40 from CVS in Hawaii
This might be the most absurd process and hurdles for a Covid test imaginable. Others are so much easier. Wish someone hadn't bought it. Downloading an app? Seriously? Ughhh.
YOU WERE.NOT CLEAR ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE AP. I INSTALLED IT, NOW WHAT????????/ YOU DON'T SAY EXCEPT TO PUT IT BY THE EQIUPMENT I AM USING.
You are great! You explained it much better. I’m going to subscribe and like your video. Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you!
just making sure, you have to use the app to use the test correct?
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me out immensely.
This video didn't age well. As we all well know, you can get and spread covid after vaccination.
Reward is not matching the complicity, very user unfriendly. It may be a waist time and effort for people with no phone or no access to the Internet at the period.
In case anyone needs to use this test in the future, be aware that it is single use only. And if for some wile reason the app crashes or the result is "Invalid", try tearing the cartridge down. The kit is way too expensive to trash it and try again. Use a flat head screwdriver to split it open and look at the test strip inside to see if there is a line in the test area and that the control line has worked.
Twice ive had this test brand give me invalid results. No other interruptions occured, or time problems. When taken apart, test strip appears to be fine and in working order. Therefore, if you have these test kits for some reason and theyre being ridiculous on the app, tear them down and take a look at the test strip yourself.
I received multiple boxes of these from the USPS, for visually impaired. I do not know how these could be beneficial to visially impaired since there are more steps in this method than others, and requires reading on a cell phone. There is a brand of strep tests that I recall using many years ago that has large plus signs that pop up, lateral flow kits, and I would assume the same could be made for covid using similar kits. Would be much better than this kit for visually impaired.
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.
You are welcome! Thank you.
This test kit and App is a SCAM. There is absolutely no reason for a Bluetooth device in a COVID test kit! The "test-kit" (or spy kit more accurately) has been crippled to not give you a test result unless you provide access to your GPS access to your phone, personal information, and of course bluetooth access. That's called BLACKMAIL. All this spy kit does is increase the cost of a home test kit and make it impractical while draining government funds that could be used elsewhere for fighting COVID. also beware that there has been a recall on some of these kits. Toss it in the trash or return it.
They don’t have an active app ridiculous
I CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLOSED, CALL TOMORROW AS ONLY OPEN 9 TO 5
This test is awful, I do not want to download any apps nor give my personal info. I just want the simple test that I can read myself in minutes, leave my phone out of it.
Please don’t waste money on this test it is a complete waste of money. Nothing but trash
Mine was recalled, never received any info from Ellume
Did it give the date and time the test was taken?
Thank you for this video. Using the test now.
no reason i need a fucking bluetooth device and an app for a home test. just crack the device and take the stick out and rub it on there for anyone wondering how to do this test
Could you run this test once the app is downloaded without internet connection? Don't want my info to go to nowhere. Perhaps once test result is done I can delete the app and turn on the internet back to normal.
Hi - I did not need to use the internet at all. So I think you should be able to do the test and not be connected to the internet. But you must have a bluetooth connection on.
I just paid $43 for this test not knowing that you had to have a smartphone to use it. Now I can't use it because I have no smartphone and I am out $43 for this test. The store didn't inform me.
Hi - this must be very frustrating for you. Maybe you can return it at the store if not used or opened?
I'm one of those people who likes to watch the lateral flow happen lol
Ridiculous! Some old people do not know how to use/ open the app.
This was very helpful! Is this test re usable? Or only a one time test.
Hi - this is only a one time test.
I HAVE TO GO TO THE STOP AND BUY ANOTHER ONE. I TRIED TO CONNECT TO SP BUY LIGHT YUTNRF RED. NOW WHAT>. I AM PARTIALLY BLIND AND RELY ON THESE BIDEOS, CAN'T READ THE DIRECTIONS LIKE YOU SUGGEST. PLUS THE PAIN IN MY NOISE WAS TERRIBLE AND MADE ME HAVE A SNEEZING FIT.
Thanks Dr A!
You are welcome, and let me know if you have any questions on this
is this a one-time use only test kit?
Hi - yes this is for single use only.
This is the worst can be created especially for one test.
It is not a rapid test, it is a really slow test and complicated
What about how to use it and no phone around. Dose it need an intent?
TRASH Don’t buy this
Why so complicated Sr Why?
Thanks doc! I accidentally clicked ahead and the app wouldn't let me go back to the previous step! By watching you, I knew what to do next! App is pretty user friendly but after spending $40, I didn't want to screw it up!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I agree, this is an expensive test compared to other options. Have you tried the BinaxNOW?
This test kit and App is a SCAM. There is absolutely no reason for a Bluetooth device in a COVID test kit! The "test-kit" (or spy kit more accurately) has been crippled to not give you a test result unless you provide access to your GPS access to your phone, personal information, and of course bluetooth access. That's called BLACKMAIL. All this spy kit does is increase the cost of a home test kit and make it impractical while draining government funds that could be used elsewhere for fighting COVID. also beware that there has been a recall on some of these kits. Toss it in the trash or return it.
Dr Agarwai, thank you very much for the instructive video. I plan to administer this test to my whole family, and your demo was very helpful. Also, please ignore the negative comments from the uneducated viewers - I'm sure you are aware that they contaminate every legitimate UA-cam channel... sad. 🙄
Thank you and I appreciate your encouragement. I hope you and family stay safe. Share your experience with the test!
He mentioned that since he has been vaccinated the test should be negative. I’m vaccinated, yet the test came back positive.
Hi - It is still possible for vaccinated people to get infected, especially if they are exposed to Omnicron. At that time, I was vaccinated and my exposure level was minimal. That is why I did not expect the result to be positive.
If you are vaccinated and got a positive result, it can be a false positive, which are known to occur with all rapid antigen tests. If you have symptoms, chances are that it is a true positive and you can confirm with a RT-PCR test.
We're not all mugs
A lot of people are coming down with Covid even after being vaccinated.
Yes that is correct especially in areas where transmission rates are high. Please continue to stay safe.
Hi Navin
So when when people test postive for covid ,when they can retest again,
Hi - if you want to confirm your first test, you can test again 24-48h later. But if you want to test to confirm you don't have Covid anymore, you will need to wait until after you fully recover. In that case an antibody test may be more appropriate. Does this help?
Is there an email and/or printable format of the test results from the app? I need this for my employer.
Hi - I don't remember getting that option but you could take a screenshot of the result that shows up on the app.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD True. Just looking for something a little more official. Thanks. I may buy one just to see what's offered.
@@PCDoctorUSA Take a look at this webpage - this may be the "official" way to get the test results
www.ellumecovidtest.com/travel
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD Looks similar to what BinaxNow is doing with eMed. Thanks
@@PCDoctorUSA yes you are correct. This is the way they can ensure that the test is done correctly and the results can be reliable. But many people don't realize that these rapid antigen tests can give false positive results. Maybe that is why BinaxNOW includes two tests in the package so you an repeat the test.
How do i do this w/o a phone?
Dont forget to take out the battery and use it for something else like tea light candles or your tamagatchi.
I cold-19
I made a mistake doing the test. I put the fluid into the dropper and then put the swab into the fluid. So the swab had the fluid on it when I swabbed my nostrils. Will the change the outcome?
Hi - I am going to think "outside the box" here! I am not very sure and this might be just speculation since I do not know all the specific details of the chemistry of this test. My thinking is that the liquid is just a carrier - it does not do anything to the viral sample. All the magic happens on the lateral flow strip. So the worst case scenario is that the sample you collected got "diluted" but another scenario is that it actually collected the sample better since the liquid may have worked better to "wipe" the sample. What result did you get? Did it make sense to you if you have symptoms or not?
I am going to continue to look into it. This is very interesting!
@Naveen Agarwal, Ph.D. My test was negative. Symptoms are slight headache and cough. Your video, in my opinion, was much clearer than the one on the app. I wish I had seen it first before I did the test. I was worried about putting the fluid in my nostrils, not knowing the chemical makeup. Thank you for responding.
@@maryellenhoneycutt6734 Seems to me that the test worked fine. If you want to make sure, doing a second test can give you more confidence in the result. Best wishes to you, stay safe.
This is invasion of privacy. I can’t believe I just bought this crap
ive downloaded the app but it never took me to any questioner so therfore didn't take me to any instructions. should i unmistakable the app and reinstall?
Thanks for this video. I’m getting ready to perform this test and watching you do it was very helpful.
Hi - I am happy to hear that. Are you doing the test for travel reasons?
No. I was not feeling well and the test came back positive. Because I was not well and foggy in the head, reading the instructions was actually difficult in the sick state I was in, so your video helped tremendously.
@@63phatbari I am sorry to hear and hope you recover soon. I am glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes
I called the company and like everything else, it is outsourced/ diverted out of country. The rep couldn’t answer the question. Great job!! You lost 6 sales because of it!! This Covid crap is way past old!!!!
Well, that sucks and sorry to hear! Try to find it in the local CVS or other Walgreens. That is where I got the demo test.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD Everybody has their hands on this!!! CVS charges $139 for their rapid test. Another clinic a whopping $250. Another clinic $65 and that is where I am wasting more money at.
@@micway71 Yes this looks like a big problem right now. I just stopped at CVS and Walgreens and they are both sold out of these tests! Good luck to you.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD our insurance will pay that or out of pocket?
@@arapumit3899I think it is out of pocket but you may want to check with your insurance if they will cover it and reimburse you.
Can we use it for traveling abroad ?
Hi - I am not sure about that, but I see no reason why you could not. This test is authorized by the FDA for Emergency Use. It may be a good idea to confirm with the airlines.
Great video. Very informational.
Thank you
And especially for 38.99$ Anbelivable!!!!!!!!~
Porque lo hacen tan complicado
why we have to watch the video every single time to try and take the test thts soooo annoying cry
Will this suffice for travel????? That is my only concern.
Hi - Yes, according to their website, you will need to be observed via video while you take the test. Note testing is required for anyone traveling back to the US from overseas, whether they are vaccinated or not. Here is the link for more info
www.ellumecovidtest.com/travel
PS. I don't have any relationship with this company and I am not trying to "promote" their product. So if you want to learn about another alternative, that is Binax NOW (I have a video on my channel) and here is the link to travel info about their test. They have a deal with United, but you can use the test for other airlines too.
www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/diagnostics-testing/BinaxNOW-NAVICA-and-united-book-your-travel-now.html
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD thanks doc!!
Great video thanks! Can I ask what happens if it’s positive, are authorities notified? And is it a PCR test?
A tear down of the analyser would be interesting..
This test kit and App is a SCAM. There is absolutely no reason for a Bluetooth device in a COVID test kit! The "test-kit" (or spy kit more accurately) has been crippled to not give you a test result unless you provide access to your GPS access to your phone, personal information, and of course bluetooth access. That's called BLACKMAIL. All this spy kit does is increase the cost of a home test kit and make it impractical while draining government funds that could be used elsewhere for fighting COVID. also beware that there has been a recall on some of these kits. Toss it in the trash or return it.
How do you not use the app
Hi - I think you cannot avoid using the app. That is how the test result is displayed.
$40 for a rapid test and you make me download your app?! I’m sure you are reporting numbers/ revenue from that to your stakeholders. Just put the instruction inside the box and stop profiting off of a global health crisis.
Hi -I can surely understand your frustration; however I want to clarify that I have no affiliation with the company or this product. I have reviewed this product for the benefit of everyone because it is one of the more commonly available product in the market. Please share your feedback with the manufacturer here
www.ellumehealth.com/contact/
Very helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you amazing video
Thank you! Stay safe in these difficult times.
You mean highly sensitivity, not highly specific
Thanks for sharing. Very informative. Thanks
Thank you. Very well done.
Suggestion: Perhaps putting the phone on Airplane Mode to block calls and texts during the test process?
Good idea - make sure the bluetooth connection with the test is not lost.
Informative video thank you sir
You are welcome! Please share your experience if you have done this test or another at-home test.
Has anyone used w/o app?
Thanks Doctor. All the best
Mine isn’t connecting to my phone
Why can’t this be more private?
Could you please clarify your question? Are you concerned about the app?
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD Maybe something a bit more confidential, for example let’s say that of a pregnancy test.
@@6a1aRZA Hi - In terms of confidentiality, you do it at home, you don't need a prescription and you don't have the report the results. You can opt out of the email notification requirement when you set it up on the app. Does this help?
It may be best to send a specific question to the company from their website. I don't have any contact or relationship with them, so I probably don't have all the details. Best wishes and stay safe.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD I would prefer that the application not require a smartphone. I don’t think that is too much of a foreign concept. I understand there is a database which keeps track of said information. Thank you for your response sir and stay safe and healthy as well.
@@6a1aRZA Yes, I have heard this from other people as well. It is natural to not feel too secure about an app collecting your information. Unfortunately this test must be performed using their app. There are other tests that don't. See this video about BinaxNOW in case you haven't already
ua-cam.com/video/l9WB-ri6dXc/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for the video! It helped me a lot!
You are welcome! Please check out our Community page for updates and share your comments/questions.
This test kit and App is a SCAM. There is absolutely no reason for a Bluetooth device in a COVID test kit! The "test-kit" (or spy kit more accurately) has been crippled to not give you a test result unless you provide access to your GPS access to your phone, personal information, and of course bluetooth access. That's called BLACKMAIL. All this spy kit does is increase the cost of a home test kit and make it impractical while draining government funds that could be used elsewhere for fighting COVID. also beware that there has been a recall on some of these kits. Toss it in the trash or return it.
Hey Doc, thank you for making this video. I purchased and used this test about an hour ago. I'm negative thank goodness. Watching your video before using the test did help me substantially.
Hi - I am happy to hear and thank you for watching.
thank you sir
So helpful thank youu !!
Muchas gracias
I got negative what’s mean?
Hi - it means the test cannot detect the virus in your sample. Does not mean you are not infected. But at the time you do the test, the amount of virus is either zero (meaning not infected) or too low to be detected by the test. That is why they recommend that you repeat the test 24-48h later.
can a 1 yr old almost 2 yrs old he will b in feb 27 but can a 1 or two yr old take this test
Hi - according to FDA authorization letter, this test can be used for children 2 year or older when an adult collect the samples.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD so what do i do hes only 1 in a half i dont know what to do
@@roserichko9452 Hi - I think you could take him to a doctor's office and they can do the test.
Avoid this test at all costs! So many unnecessary stuff, like phone, Bluetooth, wifi, personal info...not necessary. So many easier, more simple, quick test out there.
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Just used today.l got positive😢
Hi - I am sorry to hear that. Do you have any symptoms?
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD l have fiver and body and little stomach pain.but its not to bad. January 2020 l got same symptoms but worst then this time the fiver was 3 times worst then this time.l almost sure was covid too. But in that time we just see that in the TV in 🇨🇳. We didnt have covid tests at that moment. But this time its not to bad.lm ok.thanks so much for the video.👍👍👍
@@diegocervantes6184 Hi your symptoms are consistent with Covid, please take care and seek immediate medical help if your symptoms get worse. God bless.
@@NaveenAgarwalPhD thanks so much