How does a lateral-flow COVID-19 test work?

A covid-19 LFT takes a sample of mucus from a person’s nose or throat using a swab. This is dipped in a tube containing a solution to dilute the sample, and then placed at one end of a porous strip in a test cartridge.

How is the COVID-19 nasal swab test performed?

A fluid sample is collected by inserting a long nasal swab (nasopharyngeal swab) into your nostril and taking fluid from the back of your nose or by using a shorter nasal swab (mid-turbinate swab) to get a sample.

What is the accuracy of TaqPath COVID-19 kits?

The TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit and TaqPath COVID‐19 Combo Kit Advanced have been designed to minimize the likelihood of false positive test results. However, it is still possible that this test can give a false positive result, even when used in locations where the prevalence is below 5%.

What is the postal exam 474?

The Postal Exam 474, also called the Virtual Entry Assessment – MC (474), is used for evaluating candidates applying for both city and rural mail carrier positions. This test is one of the four new USPS exams that replaced the retired postal 473 exam in 2019.

What is the USP performance verification test (PVT)?

The USP Performance Verification Test (PVT) assesses the suitable performance of apparatus used in dissolution testing. This assures reliability of dissolution results that reflects the quality of the drug product and not the condition of the test equipment.

What are the different types of USPS postal exams?

USPS Postal Test (potential names): 1 Virtual Entry Assessment MP 476 2 Mail Processor VEW Exam 3 Processing Clerk VEA Exam

What does Pvt stand for?

Performance Verification Test (PVT) The USP Performance Verification Test (PVT) assesses the suitable performance of apparatus used in dissolution testing.