In a lateral flow test, a swab is placed in the nose or throat of the person being tested, before then being put into an extraction tube with a liquid to create a solution.

LATERAL flow tests are being used as part of a coronavirus testing pilot in Liverpool, so what is a lateral flow test?

Lateral flow tests are being piloted to rapidly test people for coronavirus. A lateral flow test involves the use of a handheld kit, which can give a coronavirus test result in about 20 minutes.

Even if you get a negative result with lateral flow, also known as an antigen test, this does not necessarily mean that you do not have the virus and can spread it to others.

What is a lateral flow test (LFT)? LFTs are rapid tests similar to home pregnancy tests and produce results in about 30 minutes.

How do I order and use a Covid lateral flow test? Head online to this website - where you can request a pack of tests to use at home. The testing kit comes with instructions and is fairly simple ...

Mass testing for coronavirus is being used in Liverpool and people are being tested with a new type of rapid test called lateral flow. Find out more about how it works.

Lateral flow tests use similar technology to pregnancy tests, and do not require lab equipment or expertise to get a result.

The United Kingdom government plans to implement mass scale population testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection using Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs), yet the devices' sensitivity is unknown. A study ...

Wales' first minister urged people last week to use lateral flow tests before mixing with others People are being encouraged by the Welsh government to use up lateral flow tests already at home ...

A lateral flow test is not a replacement for PCR tests. If you have symptoms that you think might be Covid-19 do not use a lateral flow test and instead arrange a PCR test.