FAQ: What does a COVID Positive rapid test look like?

How do you know if your rapid test is positive?

You have to wait the FULL 15 minutes until ALL the pink disappears and all that is left are the lines. Look at this test in the photo.

It is COVID positive!

Can you see the VERY faint line under the T?

You need to stay outside of the resident space until all the pink disappears and you know FOR SURE that your test is negative. Otherwise… what safety are you ensuring for your co-workers and the residents?

Take a look at the magnified photo below.

A bit shocking at how pale the positive is, isn’t it?

You don’t want to head into the unit too early. Let the test do it’s job – give yourself time to see the results and enter the unit with CERTAINTY that you’ve done all you can to keep everyone safe.