COVID-19 Lateral Flow Testing

Overview

• This module is designed for all primary care staff to assist with their understanding of lateral flow devices and testing, and how they are used during the COVID-19 pandemic
• The course contains a case study and multiple-choice questions

Goals

During this module you will learn:

• What a lateral flow device is and how it works.
• Which primary care staff should be tested.
• About the benefits of lateral flow devices.
• How to administer lateral flow tests.
• About the sensitivity and specificity of lateral flow tests.
• About the possible consequences of false negatives and positives.
• About your reporting responsibilities and what to do if the test is positive.
• About the limitations of COVID-19 lateral flow testing.
• About the sensitivity and specificity of PCR tests.
• About the possible implications of rolling out tests to the wider public.

Topics covered