Can rapid tests be used in mobile outreach settings?
There are some practical issues to consider when planning where and how rapid tests will be used. Test devices and controls must be stored and used within prescribed temperature ranges. Once the test device is placed in the developer solution vial, it must be kept on a flat, level surface and should not be moved. The manufacturer specifies a number of circumstances under which controls need to be run before the rapid test device can be used. One such circumstance is a change in the condition of testing (new location, lighting, temperature, etc.). Rapid test package inserts contain more specific information about each of these issues.
