COVID-19 home test kit
Coronavirus test kit for COVID-19
Image adapted from: MyEG
Update: Ministry of Health has alleged that this is fake, but MyEG has since clarified to say they’re not fake – they’re just pending approval.
Malaysians are more concerned than ever with rising COVID-19 cases and the government-imposed Movement Control Order, which is a first-time experience for many of us. With social media being ridden with nationwide paranoia, it’s easy enough to get caught up in it all.
Whether or not you’ve developed flu-like symptoms that are linked to COVID-19, this new COVID-19 test kit (RM99/pc) from MyEG Services Berhad can help you sleep better at night by giving you an accurate diagnosis in just 15 minutes.
How it works
The home kit has already been approved by authorities in China and is actually in use by the masses there right now. Once your order has been shipped out, you’ll receive a test kit that looks similar to a pregnancy stick as it also has a small indicator screen at the top that displays a red line.
Image adapted from: MyEG
You can collect your blood sample by lightly pricking your finger with the apparatus given and applying it to the test strips. The test kit will then detect COVID-19 antibodies that are produced by the body within a timeframe of 3-7 days after infection.
Image adapted from: MyEG
After 15 minutes, you will be able to see your results from the lines that have appeared on the indicator. Similar to a pregnancy test, 2 obvious lines on the indicator means that traces of COVID-19 antibodies have been found in the blood sample given. If there is only one red line on the control area labelled “C”, then you’re clear.
However, you’ll have to repeat the test once more if a red line doesn’t appear in the control area as the test result is invalid.
P.S. the kit can only be used once, so if you wish to take another test, you’ll have to use a brand new kit.
COVID-19 test kit available for pre-order
Image credit: MyEG
The test kit is still pending approval from our local authorities, but before it is distributed to the general public, you can be one of the firsts to get your hands on the product by signing up for pre-orders.
Once the test kit has been given the green light, it’ll take about 2 weeks before it’s shipped to your homes. At RM99/pc and RM990/10 pcs, they’re the most affordable home testers in the market right now.
Safety measures to protect the whole family
This is an uncertain time for all Malaysians, but we can ride out this pandemic by being extra vigilant. Besides staying at home and maintaining good hygiene, these test kits can just be another safety measure – especially if you’re staying with your family or have relatives in the high-risk group.
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