Do you know how to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) and read the result? RATs are a quick and convenient way to check if you have COVID-19. - A negative result is shown by a line next to the C marker and no line next to the T marker. - A positive result is shown by a line next to both the C and T markers. - If a line only appears next to the T marker, this means your test result is invalid. This can happen if the test was done incorrectly. If this happens, perform a second test by either retaking

A rapid antigen test (RAT) allows you to quickly check if you have COVID-19, and provides a result within 10 to 15 minutes. Before you start make sure you have read, understand and follow the instructions provided within the test. Make sure you have waited at least 30 minutes to take a RAT after eating, drinking, brushing your teeth or smoking. To use a nasal swab rapid antigen test: ✔️ put swab in nose until you feel resistance ✔️ swirl it around for 15 seconds in each nostril ✔️ put swab in vi