Asymptomatic staff testing for COVID-19 for primary care staff

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Guidance on the use of Lateral Flow Testing by primary care staff. It includes FAQs, a standard operating procedure and a guide to using lateral flow devices.

You can also watch a video that explains how to do the test on the NHS Learning Hub.

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NHS asymptomatic staff testing: Lateral flow device distribution and assuring compliance to testing regimes letter

NHS asymptomatic staff testing: Lateral flow device distribution and assuring compliance to testing regimes letter

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Letter from Prerana Issar, Ruth May, Pauline Philip DBE and Professor Stephen Powis.

Published 29 June 2021.

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Lateral flow antigen test frequently asked questions: roll out in primary care

Lateral flow antigen test frequently asked questions: roll out in primary care

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Summary

Frequently asked questions.

Updated 28 January 2021.

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Rollout of lateral flow testing devices for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic patient-facing staff delivering NHS services in primary care

Rollout of lateral flow testing devices for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic patient-facing staff delivering NHS services in primary care

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Letter from Dr Raj Patel, Ali Sparke and Nicola Hunt.

Published 16 December 2020.

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A standard operating procedure for rollout of lateral flow devices for asymptomatic staff testing for COVID-19 in primary care.

A standard operating procedure for rollout of lateral flow devices for asymptomatic staff testing for COVID-19 in primary care.

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Includes details of methodology, implementation and how to report results.

Updated 28 January 2021.

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A guide for healthcare staff self-testing for coronavirus using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD)

A guide for healthcare staff self-testing for coronavirus using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD)

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Summary

How to use a Lateral Flow Device.