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covid-19
LAMP Home Collection Kit
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HOME COLLECTION KITS
Step-by-step Instructions

Watch the instructional video below to prepare for your telehealth session:


Audio is available in English and French.


Subtitles are available in English and French. Select by clicking the "CC" button on the bottom right of the player.

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Introduction

Hello and welcome. This video will guide you through the Switch Health COVID-19 RT-LAMP Test Kit experience. Our Health Canada authorized Collection and Test Kits are one of the many ways Switch Health is delivering accessible healthcare solutions around the world.


Our quick, non-invasive, easy-to-use kits are designed to be used wherever you are. Health Canada recognizes the lamp test as a PCR equivalent.


A telehealth professional will guide you through the use of your kits contents, which can only be used as instructed. Switch Health's COVID-19 RT-LAMP test kit, returns a result within one hour.


Your official result record valid for travel is generated after uploading your result reading to ASMO, the Switch Health patient portal for verification.

What you will need

Before you begin you will need to be in a well lit area so you are visible on camera and a designated space for your device to run undisturbed.


It's important that you have 30 minutes to an hour of time to perform the test. In order to perform the test, you will need to have a mobile device with a camera like a smartphone, access to reliable internet, a piece of valid government ID, hand sanitizer or an area close by for hand washing, facial tissues and a pen.

Kit contents

Each Switch Health COVID-19 RT-LAMP Test Kit contains: Switch Health Instruction Manual, Switch Health QR Code Labels, Lucira COVID-19 Check It Kit (which includes Lucira Test Unit, two (2) AA batteries, sample vial, nasal swab, disposal bag, Lucira’s Instruction For Use Manual)

Device/browser requirements

This kit can only be conducted on a mobile device with a camera. Desktop computers are not supported at this time.


Please ensure you initiate your telehealth session on a supported browser and allow microphone and camera access. Chrome for Android mobile device users, Safari for Apple mobile device users.

Introduction

Hello and welcome. This video will guide you through the Switch Health COVID-19 RT-LAMP Test Kit experience. Our Health Canada authorized Collection and Test Kits are one of the many ways Switch Health is delivering accessible healthcare solutions around the world.


Our quick, non-invasive, easy-to-use kits are designed to be used wherever you are. Health Canada recognizes the lamp test as a PCR equivalent.


A telehealth professional will guide you through the use of your kits contents, which can only be used as instructed. Switch Health's COVID-19 RT-LAMP test kit, returns a result within one hour.


Your official result record valid for travel is generated after uploading your result reading to ASMO, the Switch Health patient portal for verification.

What you will need

Before you begin you will need to be in a well lit area so you are visible on camera and a designated space for your device to run undisturbed.


It's important that you have 30 minutes to an hour of time to perform the test. In order to perform the test, you will need to have a mobile device with a camera like a smartphone, access to reliable internet, a piece of valid government ID, hand sanitizer or an area close by for hand washing, facial tissues and a pen.

Kit contents

Each Switch Health COVID-19 RT-LAMP Test Kit contains: Switch Health Instruction Manual, Switch Health QR Code Labels, Lucira COVID-19 Check It Kit (which includes Lucira Test Unit, two (2) AA batteries, sample vial, nasal swab, disposal bag, Lucira’s Instruction For Use Manual)

Device/browser requirements

This kit can only be conducted on a mobile device with a camera. Desktop computers are not supported at this time.


Please ensure you initiate your telehealth session on a supported browser and allow microphone and camera access. Chrome for Android mobile device users, Safari for Apple mobile device users.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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This instruction manual is provided in English and French inside the kit. If you have misplaced the manual, download a copy here.
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Is this Health Canada authorized?

Yes. All of our COVID-19 kits are Health Canada authorized.

What are ASMO’s telehealth hours of operation?

ASMO telehealth is open daily from 10am-6pm.

When will I receive my results?

Your Result Record for the RT-LAMP or Rapid Antigen Test Kit will be available within 30 minutes of uploading your result reading into ASMO.

Can my dependents be tested in the same session?

Yes. Dependents can be tested in the same session if they were selected prior to entering the wait room. We cannot test unannounced patients, even if they are dependents.