How to use the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test (step by step)

We show each step for using the BinaxNOW shallow nasal swab self test which gives COVID-19 test results after 15 minutes. This over-the-counter home test is available at drug stores for $23.99 and the kit includes two tests.
For more information about taking the test, see the instructions: www.maricopa.g...

[@maryannmiami]

I can't believe I still need these instructions in July 2024...

[@mattbernabe]

I need it right now, too. It sucks!

[@MightyWorksPhotography]

I’m here too. This is horrible 😢

[@weewee1948]

Same here 😖

[@Kaytoonz_]

Facts

[@loocie4636]

August here

[@anthonydesouza1187]

I felt very anxious looking at the printed instructions but the video made it look easy and it was. I did note the brief steps printed on the test card were superb. When you are sick, anything greater than a paragraph is too much to read 😁

[@thelonewanderer6208]

This. I just took one this morning and I felt so anxious and when I started reading the instructions my head started to spin even more!

[@katiejohnson2623]

Thank you for making this video! When your very sick its hard to think clearly enough to figure anything out.

[@brittmelt]

Yes!

[@davebuskirk1758]

*you’re = you are.

[@grimjar2292]

@@AK-gg2yk my employer asked for a picture of the results and said to wait atleast 5 days and to get tested again but i have to get a clinic verification to see if im covid free in order for me to return to work

[@jakeornot6306]

@@grimjar2292 This sounds like harassment, and I would contact the Department of Labor in these circumstances. (And doesn't your employer know that you could photoshop the results anyway?) And, the test is to be retaken within 3 days - if negative results - no one says anything about positive results - not even Abbott addresses this.

[@strnglhld]

@@jakeornot6306that’s not harassment

[@summersteele2106]

thanks for the video! my little brother is sick and he couldn’t figure out the printed instructions, neither could my parents. this made it easy for me to administer for him! hopefully in 15 minutes we can have some peace of mind!

[@strll3048]

Thank you so much. It was even easier when we made the playback speed slow down by 50% and so we followed instructions in real time without stress, after watching it previously. Another time we had a family member play each task and pause it until we were ready for the next one.

[@Mrclean431]

Fantastic idea.

[@Imanimal-lover]

The pamphlet with all the languages in small print is OVERWHELMING especially when you're worried as it is. The video calmed me down and now I feel confident that I'll use this test correctly.

[@debianderegg7529]

Very informative instructions. Much easier to follow than the printed instructions that come with the kit. Thank you.

[@balanna89]

Thank you

[@adav5533]

My kit does not have instructions.. Three free boxes, and no instructions.

[@justinhaney3087]

@@adav5533 Same

[@jakeornot6306]

I have filed several complaints about the nearly-illegible instructions included by Abbott in the test kits. An abomination, and people should complain to Abbott, to ADA departments, to their State, to the U.S. CDC, etc. - I do wonder, however, with this and other instructions, if 1 to 3/4 inches in the nostrils, is sufficient, as this is not close to the nares at the upper end of the nostrils.

[@jakeornot6306]

@@justinhaney3087 File complaints with the FDA, the US CDC, Abbott, etc.

[@JA-gx4hb]

My results are in. I'm pregnant!

[@chriscopeland2507]

Congratulations ❤ Wuhan or America, for name choices.

[@kanivea]

Thank you for making this video. My son accidentally threw away the directions a few days ago when he took a test. So i was glad to see a step by step walk through of taking this specific test.

[@theoster]

This one of the best home test out just a lil high for $23 plus tax. This video is very clear and straight to the point

[@dw3463]

You can get them for free from the post office, they sent me 4 in the mail

[@Mayorof37115]

@@dw3463 I got 8 free at Walgreens with the Social Security (my age) Video is great.

[@NikkiBornRight]

3 years later and I finally caught Covid 😭 7 days later still testing positive but symptoms are almost gone finally feeling better today.

[@USMC-es4yy]

Yeah I finally got it too even though I'm vaccinated...the newer variant is more upper respiratory than lower in the lungs like when covid first came about so it wasn't that bad.

[@jasondiggs6740]

My wife brought me instructions in Spanish😆. Thank you so much for this informative video. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

[@rxxxxxe]

I wasn't able to focus on the printed instructions, this helped a lot! It was super easy to follow.

[@vidhunting]

Thank you for this video!Unfortunately for me my result was positive two lines showed in less than 5mins but I still waited for the required wait time.I already have symptoms but I was hoping it was just because of the weather. Be safe and healthy everyone!

[@chelseygarrett4221]

That's what happened last time for me that's what gives me hope because I'm 5 minutes and right now and I only see one line!

[@Jakoxnwuwbwub]

I had second line after one minute… I took second test, and it was the same after a minute second line… so sorry for you all

[@grimjar2292]

I just took mine after 3 days of having a sore throat,headache, runny nose, small but painful cough and haning no energy. Couldn’t go to work since they asked for a covid test because of my symptoms and no lie ! Like 15 seconds after i did the swab my test came out positive and i still waited 15 minutes wishing the bottom line might fade away but nope

[@paulhung2142]

@@Jakoxnwuwbwub Tested positive on Jan 10 and was lucky no hospital or ER. I have tested negative twice since then. I still feel week with headaches every now and then. Just feel week still and was wondering if your symptoms are the same. I had no booster but the wife did and she also caught covid about 2 days after me. She seems to be doing better than I but I will wait on any booster shots later in the year, maybe. We did have both Pfizer shots Jan-Feb 2021. I tested for anti-bodies in September and had none so I said why take the shot if it only protects for about 3 months. I still believe if people want the covid vaccine go for it. But if you don't the Government shouldn't mandate you take it. God Bless!

[@jinnykwon9230]

I hope ya are feeling better now.

[@wildphoenix7861]

Thank you so much for a concise, no frills, demonstration, Straight to the point! A Beautiful Spirit have a way of radiating to the ends of the Universe 🙏.

[@JaneDoe-ff7gv]

Thank you so much! This is the most thorough version of taking this test accurately. Specifically showing the different variations of what is positive and what is negative…. which is definitely not in the instructions;If it comes with instructions at all or if you can read the instructions it does come with because its in Spanish or French thanks again!

[@AlanElBee]

Nice soothing music considering anyone watching this probably is feeling like crap or a loved one is. Thanks for the video.

[@catherinerapisaldo1671]

Thank you so very much for this video showing how to do the test the correct way. Thank God I tested negative. I had covid one time last July. God be with people who test positive. Love you'all. ❤️ ❤🙏

[@alanvalencia8585]

This low key feels like I'm doing a pregnancy test

[@kimk391]

It's a pregnancy test for your nose

[@clynn4893]

@@kimk391 🤣

[@Unxpekted]

Pregnant with totalitarianism

[@alanvalencia8585]

@@kimk391 lol

[@hazelmarie1647]

yup, I’m waiting for mine thinking about how drastically my life will change for the next 2 weeks if this is positive

[@SeaBassTian]

Thanks Abbott for shipping me a test kit without English instructions. You've been a great help!

[@Mrclean431]

But look at you. Finding the instruction video. 👍👍

[@dabndangle]

Thank you so much. I'm not very smart and have trouble reading instructions and actually understand what I read. This was a life saver

[@nikki6599]

I think you're pretty smart and probably a great person too. 🙂

[@monicacornish1039]

This made it so much easier! Thank y’all

[@Myloves01]

Thought I had a corona but just tested negative thanks to this test and this video better explanation then the paper it came with ❤

[@pinkTonya24]

This video was SO helpful! I watched the full length video from the maker and it was so confusing!

[@jakeornot6306]

Abbott made a lousy video.

[@Alpha0371]

Thank you so much. There is literally no clear instructions with this kit, and I even have a 2yr degree in Electronics Engineering. I couldn't figure it out,

[@Citygirl4.5]

Very Helpful video,didn’t really understand the paper instructions. This video is well needed!! Thank You!!👍🏼

[@lossofsensation9539]

So this doesn’t need to be inserted all the way into your brain like I’ve seen with other tests ?

[@haleywhitney6424]

Nope

[@deuneskaportugal2170]

@FarhaNYC 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MydNyteRayne]

@FarhaNYC LOL 😂😂😂😂 I had one of those.. the bitchy nurse who did mine enjoyed the torture. 😭

[@gabriellagelir2027]

Those are typically PCR tests.

[@RoriRebel]

Nope… they were never meant to be inserted that far up… people got nose fucked

[@lmxdragon18]

Thank you! Even calmer and more informative than the official vid

[@dvdjkaufmn]

I actually thought this was the official video.. haha

[@carmentorres9100]

Thank you for making this video, I did everything wrong prior to watching the video, will repea the test now that I know how to do it 😀 I feel crappie body aches and all😭

[@autumnferguson856]

Thank you so much for making this easy to follow video! I have executive dysfunction & am a much more visual learner & watching a vid Then reading the instructions Really calmed me down when I was so confused. Thanks again.

[@When.Amen.Loves.A.Woman.]

The instruction in the box were absolute garbage. The last thing anyone wants to do is figure out some tedious complicated test when your sick and head throbbing. This video helped.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Okay so what does a Negative result look like? Ugh - I gotta watch this video again! One pink line across the top! So no changes except the blue line changes to pink and no second line below that original line - means negative? Beautiful -I’m negative!

[@sewpeace]

Thanks for making a good informative video to help us accurately test at home!

[@estefanipicasso5033]

Thank you for this informative video! Super easy and helpful!

[@theRealTitan.]

perfect instructions, thank you 😊

[@shawfestify]

I agree. I’m a little worried about some of the folks commenting how hard it is (or confusing, unclear, not explained well.) these are our fellow human beings who we must assume most of them passed HS, At least, if not college. For instance, if you can’t do this test by following along with this video, how could you get a Passing score on ACT/SAT, (I think they’re faxing those out anyway)? Or fill out a job application, or write an essay? Good luck all! I hope none of you died from the ‘vid! I remember we used to call it, the HIV, now it’s the ‘vid. Cue Bob Dylan, “oh the times they are a-changin’!

[@mytwocents848]

Thanks so much for this. I wasn't feeling well the last couple of days and these days when one feels sick the first thing we think is, "Oh no Covid" especially since all precautions have been lifted. Thank goodness it was negative which was very reassuring. This video made it so easy to do.

[@jasonsan9517]

Thanks very much for making this video! I’m not feeling well and I just didn’t feel like trying to figure out how to use the test. It showed that I do have Covid. I’m going to call my doctor in the morning.

[@spartanathletics6969]

Hope you are feeling better my friend, and I hope that you and your family can heal from this

[@Bigrignohio]

Just ordered a 2-pack from Walgreens and will be picking it up shortly, thank you for the detailed step-by-step.

[@CHARCOAL492]

When I got done swabbing I opened my eyes I was literally tearing

[@LawnBunny777]

Late to the covid party. Thank you for these clear instructions. The written ones are like rocket science. I have covid and just glad I had all my immunizations and boosters because symptoms were less than having the flu or bronchitis. Taking another test today day 8 fingers crossed.

[@austinpruitt8247]

Your boosters did nothing but made make sure you got the virus. You’re telling me that you are still happily infected even after the 18 boosters and immunizers the told you to get? People are so easily brain washed these days.

[@LawnBunny777]

@@austinpruitt8247 I take it you are a Republican from a red state where Covid rates are always the highest? Case closed. And I don't engage with idiotic Trump supporters so any further commentary from you will be summarily ignored and dismissed.

[@austinpruitt8247]

@@LawnBunny777 oh so you only have one sided arguments? Makes sense to your ignorance. Also your assumptions couldn’t be any further from the truth, all in all your ignorance is no surprise to me. You sound like you’ve never had an original thought in your entire life, I’m sorry you’re stuck living in a fairytale.

[@Nora-dl5fe]

This video made no sense to me

[@evabelanger5178]

Thank you so much! Oh my god I was stressing about this, I cannot read those instructions, but you made it so easy and simple! Thank you again!

[@somjitshartle9063]

I thought I was the only one unable to read the small print . Anyway, this is really helping me out. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@sagedavis8925]

I was trying so hard to get it right so i watched the video so closely & when it said to keep it laid flat, it was upright. Then, it said to put the drops in. I ended up putting the liquid onto the little window for the control / sample line. I had to watch it over again to realize where I went wrong. Just commenting so others know not to make this mistake.

[@gwynhvar]

I found this easier to,follow than Abbot labs vid-thank you so much for doing this and for posting

[@tdannichols]

A pharmacist in Florida sells this test kit and CofixRX at the same time. All pharmacists should think like that guy !!

[@lgrays1]

Thanks for this step by step video!

[@rolandocantu6736]

Thank you.The step by step instructions were easy to follow. I would recommend this video.

[@sueqetheajones6289]

The paper instructions don’t state to use drops but this video was easy to follow.

[@67goodoleboy67]

Great tutorial 👌. Thank you!

[@Ssl-yq8qq]

Thank you for posting this video. It was really helpful!

[@WildKingRed]

Excellent video! Very helpful! Stay safe everyone!!

[@th3yhate.brayyy]

You too!

[@ReadySteadyFAIL]

I’ve used these tests so many times and every time I use them the colors bleed and the test is invalid. However I wasn’t putting the liquid in slowly or 30 seconds before I twirled the swab around in it- so I’m going to do that and see if it works

[@somjitshartle9063]

This is really helpful for my vision and thank you 🙏🏻

[@carmenalexander7452]

Thank you better than instructions that came with the box

[@snyperwulffgaming9575]

Oh Thank God I don't have to have my brain poked.

[@denishabrown4034]

Thank you for these instructions!!!!

[@cdrum5994]

Thank you for the clear steps.

[@JoyRob1313]

Thank you for this because I can’t read Spanish & I threw the English instructions away.

[@BizarroStormy]

Same lol

[@kimscioloro]

Did anyone else find this impossible? I still have no idea what the results were. It took me 30 minutes just to open the package, had to get out scissors, tweezers, etc., to pull apart the packaging. I've had other much, much easier covid tests. This one is laughably over-complicated. Complete silliness.

[@trapwxrldprxductixns9239]

Who else thought this was gonna be a “how to basic” video like he was gonna start slamming the test and throw eggs at it

[@jaylenlenear3944]

How is it invalid if your negative?

[@plushdiva8683]

This was very helpful & easy to use & read 👍🏾👍🏾

[@dennishill8356]

Thank you for taking the time to help us out.

[@Alpha0371]

The only question I have, if you use more than 6 drops, will that have any effect on how reliable your results are.

[@AshMcMiller]

Thx for the video! Praying for a negative result🙏🏿🖤

[@hugoamia]

Thnk you for sharing this!! Very very helpful! 🙏🏻👏🏻😊

[@MyOwnLanguage]

It looks like he was contemplating putting it in his mouth after the first nostril

[@elleryseadust458]

Just ordered this… wish me luck…

[@pamelaherring3998]

Great video I didn't have instructions. Thankfully negative results.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Thank you.

[@dreadstheheart]

The music took me out lol but thank you for making this video. The written instructions somehow were confusing

[@juliw4564]

Found result readings to be a bit confusing...I'll try another type

[@jmaryya]

thank u for this! the printed instructions are hard to read when ur coughing ur lungs out.

[@valinodoris]

Thank you! I got it right because of you.

[@Bird20009]

Thank you so much this made it def easy

[@Karlamo94]

Thank you for this! The instructions in the box were not as clear!

[@dr.zippymcscoots8725]

Gotta give the actor kudos for not flinching when he inserted that swab. happens everytime I do it.

[@TaylorPorter19]

the last 3 i did the pink liquid leaked up. i only put 6 drops in. anyone else have this issue? 2 i did midst of quarantine and i got 2 lines. and the 3rd i did on my first day ‘out’ of quarantine date and it leaked but only 1 line.

[@VaffReverie]

"carefully read instruction before starting" there's none of that in the box...

[@prometheusali5056]

Can someone help...? It looks like he's rubbing the swab over the bottom hole, not the top hole???

[@leticiapadilla5237]

If the control line disappears did I add to many drops ? I only did 6 so I’m confused

[@markjou9799]

My Covid symptoms are in the first 48 hours I had severe body chills and a sore throat as well as knee pain on the left leg. Then just after the 48 hours I woke up with the utmost terrible taste in my mouth and now I lost 80% of my smell as well as taste but the weird thing is that I smell a constant charcoal/diesal type smell when outside. Im only on day 3 since my symptoms started but I did test positive on day 3 which was today.

[@aeirsone9045]

Yeah dude you’ll be fine you had a flu wow

[@markjou9799]

@@aeirsone9045 I'm 95% better

[@livewireOrourke]

@@markjou9799 Glad to hear

[@markjou9799]

@@livewireOrourke Thank you

[@thetruthchannel4634]

Thanks for sharing

[@jackle842000]

People, read the instructions yourself and read them twice. Every video I've watched has been missing points made in the instructions that say "must be done" that result in invalid results. Instructions clearly state you must rotate the swap three full rotations after inserting it into the test. I noticed yours did not start absorbing liquid immediately and rewound it and noticed you did not rotate these swab after inserting it completely into the test as specified in the instructions. They clearly say this must be done for valid results. I have the instructions right in front of me and it was easy to miss these points so was wondering if others did as well. Any yes, they did and so far every one.

[@Latindyva]

Great video!! thank you for sharing. Blessings

[@keegancan]

Thankyou. Why the music?

[@ibarralejandr07]

My result was positive

[@Logan-ix8vh]

My line is not in the top half it’s exactly where the center right under control where the triangle shape is only one pink line but why is it not at top half

[@TimmyMac73]

so i just had to throw one away cause it was invalid and i thought maybe i didnt stick it up my nostils far enough but i was way higher then this guy! maybe it wasnt long enough? waiting on next test results now, hopefully better results.

[@sunnie8067]

Thank you for this. The test we purchased only came with Spanish instructions 😅

[@captainjoziah7412]

I moved it after the test I sealed it 😅 did I mess it up?

[@stephaniem6456]

I know you're supposed to wait 15 minutes but that second line appeared within seconds for me.

[@mannyw_]

Same

[@chubbyactionfigure]

Just took my test waiting 15 minutes

[@pikachujizzrainb0w]

My box didn't come with the drops. And the other box came with one...

[@IknowMyWorth]

I went to the doctor and tested positive, I took this text to compare and it was positive also. 🤷‍♀️

[@jakeornot6306]

No one should be having to doubt the doctor or staff, but it is completely understandable that you would.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

This was EXCELLENT and so helpful!

[@mikimiki195]

Thanks for the video

[@marydurham5976]

If you’re suffering from head congestion, Is it a good idea to blow your nose 1st before inserting swab stick?… Greatly Appreciate A Response!!🙏

[@11selhj]

Thanks my test kit didn't come with directions & just wanted me to install a phone app

[@jakeornot6306]

You should complain to the FDA, to the US CDC, and to Abbott. (I have no mobile devices, so no apps anyway).

[@leslieevans2406]

Thank you 🎉

[@litaleon8036]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏼❤️

[@waterfall_dreamer7634]

Thank you for this video my kit didn't come with instructions.