Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 01:16 pm
Today’s update is below:
– Asymptomatic Staff Testing – Lateral Flow Device Testing
Asymptomatic Staff Testing – Lateral Flow Device Testing
Lateral Flow Device Testing (LFD) is part of the Government’s response to the pandemic and its commitment to controlling infection and supporting our healthcare staff.
Clinical staff are being asked to take part in LFD Testing across the Trust. Your line manager / Matron will be in touch if you are chosen to take part in this.
Once you have your LFD testing kit, you can start testing twice a week at the end of your shift, every 3 to 4 days, to fit with shift patterns – for example, every Monday and Thursday or Wednesday and Sunday.
REMEMBER TO LOG YOUR RESULTS
To log your LFD Test results, please click on the below icon on your Trust desktop:
YOUR RESULTS
If the LFD test is positive, you will be required to have a further PCR (swab) test immediately and if it is confirmed you are COVID positive, the usual self-isolation process should be followed.
MORE INFORMATION
To help you do the test, there is a handy ‘How to guide’ on the COVID website (password: STHKcovid19) : A guide for healthcare staff self-testing for coronavirus using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) – click here.
There is also a frequently asked questions document with more information (password: STHKcovid19): Lateral Flow Antigen Test Frequently Asked Questions – click here
More information on LFD Testing can be found on the COVID website: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/lateral-flow-device-lfd-testing/ (password: STHKcovid19)