Wondering what type of COVID-19 self-test kits that are available in Malaysia? Well, we hope that this article helps!
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According to the Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia, the list of these self-test COVID-19 kits that are approved for Conditional Approval based on the decision on the consensus of the COVID-19 Test Kit Expert committee.
All test submissions are scored according to:
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The manufacturer reported clinical and analytical performance evidence
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The evaluation test results from testing facilities are according to the committee evaluation criteria set by Clinical expert panels
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Supporting documents for COVID-19 IVD Test Kits Conditional Approval
Here is the list of all test kits that have been selected with the status as Conditional Approval.
#1 Salixium-COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test (Saliva/ Nasal Swab Samples)
Company Name: Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer: Reszon Diagnostics International Sdn Bhd. selangor, Malaysia
Detection: RTK-Antigen (Self-test)
Sample Type: Saliva and nasal swab samples (Mix Samples)
#2 Gmate® COVID-19 Ag Saliva for Home Use
Company Name: Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer: Reszon Diagnostics International Sdn Bhd. selangor, Malaysia
Detection: RTK-Antigen (Self-test)
Sample Type: Saliva
#3 BERIGHT-COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device (Oral Fluid)
Company Name: Medinics (M) Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer: Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd
Detection: RTK-Antigen (Self-test)
Sample Type: Saliva
#4 ALLTest COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (Oral Fluid)
Company Name: Global Science Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer: Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd Zheijang, P.R. China.
Detection: RTK-Antigen (Self-test)
Sample Type: Saliva
#5 JusChek COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (Oral Fluid)
Company Name: Neopharma Biotech Asia Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer: Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd Zheijang, P.R. China.
Detection: RTK-Antigen (Self-test)
Sample Type: Saliva
Do remember that these test kits are used for screening purposes ONLY and all test results need further confirmation using RT-PCR.
The test kits can be found at registered pharmacies or private healthcare facilities.
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According to The Star, Health Minister Dr. Adham Baba said those whose test result is positive are to refer themselves either to a private health facility of the COVID-19 assessment centre or a health clinic, while those whose results come out negative but have symptoms should go to a clinic for evaluation.
If you’re feeling unwell and are showing COVID-19 symptoms, please go get yourself tested!
Take care and stay safe, guys!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
