This testing is particularly sensitive to the transmissibility of COVID-19.
Using your testing kit
Instructions for use are provided within the test kits. A quick example of their use is demonstrated in the videos below.
Abbott Panbio
NOTE REGARDING THE PANBIO EXPIRY DATE: On September 9, 2021, Health Canada authorized an amendment for a shelf life extension from 12 to 24 months. See documentation here.
BTNX Rapid Response
BD Veritor
NOTE REGARDING LABELLING: An analyzer is not required for these test devices. Health Canada has approved the use of these devices without an analyzer. See video above for complete instructions.
NOTE REGARDING THE EXPIRY DATE: On October 18th, 2021, Health Canada authorized an amendment for a shelf life extension from 12 to 16 months. See documentation here.
NOTE REGARDING POSTIVE CONTROL SWAB: These kits may contain a positive and negative control swab for quality assurance purposes. They are labelled specifically for this purpose and you should avoid using them as a swab. If you did so in error, just repeat the test with another swab. There is no health consequence - these swab does not contain the virus or any harmful substance.
If you have a POSITIVE result
If you test positive on a rapid antigen test you must self isolate, report to your manager/primary investigator/supervisor your absence from work and you must contact UHN Health Services using this link:
https://forms.uhn.ca/PublicForms/Form/Covid19Hotline
You will be required to coordinate a confirmatory COVID test at a local CAC. You can book an appointment for COVID-19 testing at the TW CAC:
Or at a your local CAC: