COVID-19 rapid test Panbio™

for home useSARS-COV-2nasal

Overview
This over-the-counter Panbio™ COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test is fast, simple and reliable. It provides results in 15 minutes at home using a short nasal swab and illustrated step-by-step instructions. The test detects active COVID-19 infection in people with or without symptoms and is intended for consumer use; Panbio™ COVID-19 tests are used by healthcare professionals worldwide.

Key Benefits

• Detects active COVID-19 infection in symptomatic and asymptomatic people
• Results available in 15 minutes
• Simple illustrated step-by-step instructions for at-home use
• No need to visit a healthcare facility for a rapid result
• Suitable for routine home testing to help reduce spread

How it works

• PURCHASE: Buy the test kit at a local retailer or obtain via government distribution programs where available
• TEST: Use the included short nasal swab (inserted approximately 2 cm) and follow the illustrated instructions to collect a sample and run the test
• SEE RESULTS: Read the test device result after 15 minutes
• REPORT RESULTS: If required, follow local health authority guidance for reporting test results

Product details and user information

• Intended for all ages; children under 14 should be supported by an adult
• Over-the-counter self-test format using a nasal swab
• Clinical evaluations: in self-test evaluations the Panbio™ COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test correctly identified 100% of negative samples and 95.2% of positive samples in the cited study
• Designed to detect viral proteins (antigens) associated with active infection
• Positive result indicates antigens of the virus were found in the nasal swab; a positive does not rule out coinfection with other pathogens
• Negative result means it is unlikely you have COVID-19 at the time of testing but false negatives can occur; repeat testing or consult local guidance if symptoms persist
• Do not reuse test devices; each test is single use

Kit contents

• Test Device
• Instructions for Use (illustrated)
• Buffer Tube
• Nasal Swab
• Disposal Bag
• Tube Rack (included in certain multi-test kits such as 10 test and 20 test kits)

FAQs (selected)

• Can this test be used on children? — Yes; children under 14 years should be supported by an adult.
• How accurate is the test? — Clinical evaluations showed high specificity and sensitivity in the reported studies (examples: correctly identified 98.1% of positive specimens and 99.8% of negative specimens in healthcare professional evaluations; in a self-test user study results were 95.2% positive agreement and 100% negative agreement in the cited dataset).
• Does the product expire? — The kit box has an expiration date printed on the white panel next to the hourglass symbol; do not use after that date.
• Will this test hurt? — The foam end of the swab is not sharp; it may feel uncomfortable or tickly but should not be painful. If pain occurs, stop testing and seek medical advice.

Notes
The product may not be available in all countries; availability to consumers is market-dependent. Follow local health authority guidelines for testing, isolation, and reporting.

Specifications / technical details

• Format: Over-the-counter antigen self-test
• Sample type: Short nasal swab (~2 cm insertion)
• Time to result: 15 minutes
• Accuracy: Clinical evaluations reported high positive and negative agreement (examples in study data: ~95.2% positive agreement in self-test users; high negative agreement)
• Age: Usable for all ages; children under 14 require adult support
• Storage: Store between 2–30 °C until use
• Kit contents: Test device, instructions for use, buffer tube, nasal swab, disposal bag, tube rack (for select multi-test kits)
• Usage: Single-use test devices only