your guide to the employer-led supervised self-swab …
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE EMPLOYER-LED
SUPERVISED SELF-SWAB (ESSS)FOR USE WITH ABBOTT PANBIO
ART SELF-TEST KIT
STEP 1
Preparing ART Kits for Distribution
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PACKING
Refrain from talking,and maintain a safe distanceof 2m if there is more than
1 packing staff.
Keep all unused itemsin a clean storage box.
2m
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
Put on your surgical mask, face shield and
disposable gloves.
STEP 1
PACKING THE ART KITS
Check expiry date of the test kits before packing.
In the ART bulk box that you have received, you will only need these 4 items.
Test cartridge
Extraction tube and blue cap
Buffer bottle(able to fill up to
25 extraction tubes)
Sterileswab stick
Fill-line
CLEAN PACKING SURFACE WITH A
70% ALCOHOL WIPE
PREPARE THE EXTRACTION TUBE
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Take the cap off the buffer bottle. Hold the buffer bottle vertically and
fill the extraction tube with the buffer fluid until it reaches the
fill-line of the extraction tube. Close the extraction tube with the blue cap.
PLACE ITEMS INTO A NEW, CLEAN BAG
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Test cartridge, prefilled extraction tube and
swab stick
Preparing ART Kits for Distribution
STEP 2
Preparing for ESSS
Keep a 3m distancefrom the employee whois doing the self-swab.
3m
If it’s virtual supervision via Zoom or Whatsapp video, please take note of employee’s results by getting them to show it to you on the camera after the test results appear in 15 minutes.
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PUT ON YOUR SURGICAL MASK AND FACE SHIELD
1
CLEAN SURFACE WITH A 70% ALCOHOL WIPE
2
PLACE A HAND SANITISER AND MIRROR ON THE CLEANED SURFACE
3
GET THE EMPLOYEE TO LAY OUT THE TEST KIT ITEMS
4
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
REFER TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR SELF-SWABINSTRUCTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
SELF-SWAB INSTRUCTIONS
For ABBOTT PANBIO Antigen Rapid Test
Please clean your hands before starting
the test.
Before starting the test, please take out 1
Swab stick, 1 Test cartridge and 1 Extraction tube. Take the test cartridge out from its packaging.
Test cartridge
Swab stick
Extraction tube
2 3 Insert the swab stick into the nostril
(~2cm) while gently rotating. Twirl the stick 5 times while in the nostril.
4Remove swab stick from package.
2.0cm
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Repeat for the other nostril with the same
swab stick.
Swirl the swab tip in the buffer fluid against
the walls of the extraction tube for at least 5 times.
6 Squeeze the tube to extract the sample.
7 Break the swab stick at the breakpoint and
leave the swab stick in the tube. Close the cap of the extraction tube.
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Use your finger to gently tap the side of
the tube a few times. This helps to mix the solution.
Open the nozzle cap at the bottom of the
extraction tube.
10 Squeeze 5 drops of the solution in the
sample well of the test cartridge. Close the nozzle cap once you are done.
11 Wait for 15 minutes before checking the
results on the test cartridge. Please keep the cartridge on a flat surface during this time.
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Dispose all used items in the test kit into one plastic bag and tie it up with a
rubber band or cable tie. Place the tied bag into another plastic bag and tie the second plastic bag with a rubber band or cable tie. Throw it into the rubbish chute immediately.
Clean your hands after the test.
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Read the results on the test cartridge. If you see a line appearing at both the
“C” and the “T” position, this indicates a positive test. Please seek medical attention for further evaluation and confirmatory testing.
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2.0cmx5
5 drops
15 MINS
“C” Control Line“T” Test Line
POSITIVE
If you see a line appearing at only the “T” position, the test is invalid.Please repeat the test with a new test kit.
“C” Control Line“T” Test Line
INVALID
If you see a line appearing at only the “C” position, this indicates a negative test.
“C” Control Line“T” Test Line
NEGATIVE
You may also scan this QR code for video instructions
STEP 3
Uploading ART results on SRSResults will be uploaded by Swab Supervisors
a. Scan QR code of employee to register.
b. When test result is available, click Pending Result for that employee.
c. Input test results.
d. Click Submit.
a. Access the results uploading site via your company specific SRS link.
b. Follow the instructions on the site to fill up the necessary details.
c. Click Verify when all details have been filled up.
S1234567A
91234567
91234567
COVID-19 SELF TESTING PORTAL
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2
Fatimah Ali, XXXXX123A
Arun Devan, XXXXX456B
Hi, John Tan
ABBOTT PANBIO
Hi, John Tan
JOHN TAN
S1234567A
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a. A confirmation page will appear. Get the employee to verify that their details and test results are correct.
b. Click Confirm.
Upon successful submission, you will get a message and your employee will receive an SMS with their results.
ABBOTT PANBIO
John Tan
S1234567A
CHECKLIST
Items you will need:
STEP 1 — PACKING ART KITS FOR DISTRIBUTION
HAND SANITISER
70% ALCOHOL WIPES
SURGICAL MASK
DISPOSABLE GLOVES
CLEAN BAGS FORPACKING ART KITS
ART KITS BULK BOX FACE SHIELD
Pre-test day
STEP 2 — PREPARING FOR ESSS
70% ALCOHOL WIPES
SURGICAL MASK
FACE SHIELD
TISSUE PAPER
HAND SANITISER
Day of testing
ART KITS FOREMPLOYEES Employer can choose to place test kit items in a plastic bag or container for employee’s use.
Including rubbish bags and cable ties.
RUBBISH BIN WITH COVER FORWASTE DISPOSAL
MIRROROptional if employees need small table top.
STEP 3 — UPLOADING ART RESULTS ON SRS
MOBILE DEVICE
YOUR COMPANYSPECIFIC SRS LINK
EMPLOYEE’STEST RESULTS
Day of testing