InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid test: what to know

The test uses a nasal sample collected with the supplied swab. Follow the package instructions closely, including sample collection, timing and the result window. A positive result supports COVID-19 and should be discussed with a clinician, particularly if you are pregnant, older, immunocompromised or have a long-term condition.

A negative result lowers the chance of infection at that moment but may miss an early infection or a sample that was not collected well. Symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, fatigue or feeling generally unwell still matter when deciding what to do next.

Wash your hands, check the kit expiry information, and follow local public-health advice about staying home and avoiding close contact when you are unwell. If the result is positive, ask a healthcare professional about treatment timing and protecting people at higher risk. If the result is negative but symptoms continue or worsen, repeat testing only as instructed or arrange clinical assessment.

Do not use a damaged kit or interpret a result outside the stated reading window. Keep a note of when symptoms began and the test result. A clinician may recommend another test when the result does not fit the symptoms or exposure history.

Seek emergency help for severe difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, inability to wake, or blue or grey lips or face. Contact a clinician promptly for worsening fever, dehydration, marked weakness, or a cough that is becoming difficult to manage. COVID-19 can sometimes lead to pneumonia, and symptoms that persist after the infection may need review for Long COVID.

Ask whether you need a confirmatory test, how long to avoid close contact, whether you qualify for time-sensitive treatment, and which symptoms should prompt urgent help. Tell the clinician when symptoms started, what result you obtained, and whether you have medical conditions or take regular medicines.