K-12 COVID-19 Testing Project FAQ
Updated February 8, 2021
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11. Can the card show a presumptive-positive before the time is up?
The result can ONLY be evaluated after 15-minutes and NO LATER Than 30-
minutes after collection to determine the result
12. Can a faint line indicate a presumptive positive result?
Yes: Faint but still readable, results are considered to be conclusive results –
positive or negative
Inconclusive results will include the blue control line not changing, only the
sample line is displayed, or no line displayed at all
The test is to be re-taken and the test administrator notified of the
inconclusive result
13. What do I do if the test card is defective?
No adhesive strip on the right side of the card – Scan the card, enter no
information, press 4 at the top of the screen, select “Test Not Performed” and
submit. Throw the card away, and use a new card
Plastic well for the reagent is absent– Scan the card, enter no information,
press 4 at the top of the screen, select “Test Not Performed” and submit.
Throw the card away, and use a new card
The test strip itself is displaced– Scan the card, enter no information, press 4
at the top of the screen, select “Test Not Performed” and submit. Throw the
card away, and use a new card
If a significant number of cards are defective (more than 5), contact Abbott
Labs Technical Support at 1-800-257-9525
14. What do I do if I forget to put the reagent solution into the card
before the nasal swab?
Scan the card, under results enter “Invalid”, and press submit. Throw the
swab and card away and begin the test again with a new card and swab. You
will need to re-enter the information for the individual to be tested.
15. What do I do if the control line never turns pink/purple?
Scan the card, under results enter “Invalid”, and press submit. Throw the
swab and card away and begin the test again with a new card and swab. You
will need to re-enter the information for the individual to be tested.
16. Who is liable if a student or staff is injured by the testing?
Consult your school system’s legal counsel.
17. Are the used test kits and used PPE considered medical waste for
disposal?
The used Test Kits are considered Medical Waste and must be disposed of
according to TCEQ guidelines which may be found here:
https://tdem.texas.gov/k-12testing/
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PPE used while handling and administering the rapid COVID test kits are not
considered medical waste.
18. Can these tests be used on asymptomatic individuals?