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Covid Test: Test tube

Object

Medical equipment

Production date

2020-2021

Object number

2022.164

Physical Description

Small translucent cone shaped dropper tube with attached lid.

Object history

This solution is a part of a COVID-19 Rapid Lateral Flow test. Extraction solution fluid would be poured into this tube and mixed with a sample from the users' nose and throat. The lid would be closed and then the fluid inside would be dripped onto a test strip to show to show if COVID-19 was present.

Associated Event

Covid-19 Pandemic

Associated Organisation

Hackney Council Civil Protection Service Emergency Planning and Response Team (Used by)

Associated Place

Hackney (Place)

Material

Plastic

Dimension

Length: 50mm
Diameter: 10mm

On display?

No