About us

Milowe International, the global import and export solution for your company.

Specialising in sourcing products and resources from overseas to accommodate your business, we have created a reliable and effective solution for mass sourcing and movement of goods.

Milowe International are currently leading the way in sourcing and obtaining Covid 19 Lateral Flow Tests for the UK, along with products to provide an end solution to tackle Covid and other viruses in the workplace. Working with worldwide approved suppliers to ensure quality, accuracy and reliability at every step.

Our products

Covid-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test

  • Individually packed test device
  • Individual extraction buffer tubes
  • Individually packed swabs
  • Instruction inserts
  • Reduce the pollution caused by man-made operation
  • Rapid detection within 15 minutes

Sample collecting procedure

Oropharyngeal swab (OP swab)

  1. Remove the swab from its packaging.
  2. Insert the swab completely via the mouth into the throat. Collect sample in 5 key areas shown by rubbing swab against these areas moderately.
    Good sample collection is important.
    Avoid touching the tongue at all times.
  3. Remove swab and follow test procedure.

Nasopharyngeal swab (NP swab)

  1. Remove the swab from its packaging.
  2. Tilt head back and gently insert the swab into the nasal passage until resistance is felt (please see picture).
  3. Rotate swab against the nasal wall for 10 seconds (this ensures the swab contains cells as well as mucus).
  4. Remove swab and follow test procedure.

Test procedure

Bring devices, reagents and specimens and/or controls to room temperature (15~30˚C) before use.

  1. For each specimen, open the foil pouch just before testing and remove the test device, and put it on a clean, level surface. Label the tube with the patient identification.
  2. For best results, the assay should be performed within one hour.
  3. Gently mix extraction buffer. Add EXACTLY 10 DROPS into the extraction tube.
  4. Insert the swab into the extraction tube. Mix well and SQUEEZE THE SWAB 10-15 TIMES by compressing the walls of the tube against the swab.

STAND FOR 2 MINUTES – VERY IMPORTANT

  1. Roll the swab head against the inner wall of the tube as you remove it. Try to release as much liquid as possible. Dispose of the used swab in accordance with your biohazard waste disposal protocol.
  2. Insert filter cap into sample extraction tube. Invert the tube and add 2 DROPS OF SOLUTION into the sample well by gently squeezing the tube.

READ RESULTS AT 15 MINUTES


Interpretation of results

Comparison with PCR

Antigen Rapid Test PCR Test
Testing Time 15 minutes >1hour
Equipment Required No special equipment needed Professional PCR equipment needed
Operation - Use according to the instruction
- Easy to use		 - Requires trained technicians
- Complicated operation
Transport / Storage Room temperature Cold-chain
Positive Test Result Mean Active infection Active infection

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Milowe International

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