Before 2020, the words “lateral flow” meant little to anyone outside the scientific community. When talking to people unfamiliar with lateral flow, those working with the technology would often have ...

Coronavirus home-testing has become a part of everyday life for people across the UK as cases of Omicron continue to rise. While a singular line on a lateral flow test is often the sign of a negative ...

With Covid case numbers spiking across the UK, here’s how to tell the difference between a positive and negative lateral flow test result Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you ...

As Omicron continues to spread in the UK, here’s when you should take a rapid Covid test – and why taking a lateral flow test before socialising matters. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

Adults in England will be offered two free Covid tests a week to help prevent new outbreaks. Starting on Friday, everyone will be encouraged to take two lateral flow tests twice weekly at home in an ...

What is a lateral flow test (LFT)? A lateral flow test (LFT) is a simple, quick and cheap assay that can detect the presence of target antigen(s) or antibody(ies) in a liquid sample. 1 As a type of ...

Rapid lateral flow tests help to find cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and can give the virus to others. The test usually involves taking a sample from your tonsils ...

Earlier this month, the Department for Transport announced that from 24 October onwards, fully vaccinated travellers can use lateral flow tests (also known as antigen tests) as their day two test once ...

BRITS have been using lateral flow tests for months now to keep tabs on their Covid status. But as Omicron continues to sweep the country, it’s the best way to quickly make sure you are not infected.

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