Flipkart, the e-commerce website is selling Coviself, a self-testing kit for Covid 19 antigen that gives results in 15 minutes. The test is priced at Rs 250 and can be used by 18 years and older individuals themselves or by an adult for individuals between 2 and 18 years old.

HIGHLIGHTS

• To use the kit, users will have to first register into the app and take the sample with the swab.
• Once users have collected the sample they will get the test results in 15 minutes.
• The tests must be performed with the CoviSelf App to register and report results.

The second wave of Covid 19 saw many people struggling to get tested for Covid 19, There were times and situations that even when affected people managed to get tested, their results would come days after their symptoms had worsened. Now, Flipkart, the ecommerce website is selling Coviself — a self-testing kit for Covid 19 antigen that gives results in 15 minutes. The description of Coviself notes that it is authorised for non-prescription home use with self-collected nasal samples. The test is priced at Rs 250 and can be used by 18 years and older individuals themselves or by an adult for individuals between 2 and 18 years old. The tests must be performed with the CoviSelf App to register and report results. The antigen kit contains a safe swab, test card, a prefill extraction tube, disposal bag, user manual and has a validity of maximum shelf life of 24 months.

To use the kit, users will have to first register into the app and take the sample with the swab. In the next steps, users will have to put the sample in the tube, break the swab and close the nozzle cap. Following this step, users should put two drops on and wait for 15 minutes to get the results. The final step is to dispose of the kit in a disposable bag. Customers can also find how to use the kit by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVppYNJLN4.

The minimum order quantity of the product is 2 kits. There are offers on the Covishield kit such that users can save up to 10 per cent if they buy over five kits. There is also a 5 per cent and 7 per cent discount if users buy three or four kits. It also gives a 5 per cent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis bank credit card and a 20 per cent discount with Amex network cards issued by ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, SBI Cards, and Mobikwik.

Flipkart has given a disclaimer that the user’s personal information will be shared with MyLab, ICMR, or third parties as per regulatory requirements. It has also noted that MyLabs or ICMR or any other independent authorities or agencies or regulatory or governmental authorities may contact the user directly for test results or other information regarding the test. Flipkart also notes that Flipkart shall not be responsible for the accuracy of test results or performance of the product or after-sales service of the product.