COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING FOR OUTBOUND TRAVELLERS

Update April 21, 2022

BTNX Rapid Test - New Instructions Recommend Nasal Only 

Documents and Forms

NSH Requisition for PCR Testing when Outbound Traveler test is positive

NS Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Point of Care Testing for Outbound Travellers - Information for Pharmacy Teams 

NS Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Point of Care Testing for Outbound Travellers- Patient Information and FAQ 

Patient Consent and Screening Outbound Travel COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test  (updated to include throat and nasal testing)

NS Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Test Results Certificate   (word document if you wish to customize by adding your logo, pre-filling certain fields)

NS Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Test Results Certificate - Fillable PDF

NS Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Labels for Test

New*  Poster - Pharmacy Offering Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Testing 

 

Resources 

Health Canada Table of Approved COVID-19 Rapid Tests 

ISTM Clinician Guide to SARS CoV2 Covid-19 Testing

NSCP Standards of Practice:  Testing

NSCP Testing for the Purpose of Drug Therapy Management 

 

NS Health Instructions for Rapid Testing

Update March 4: Updated directions for testing positive, including the option of confirmation PCR testing.

Rapid test instructions: BTNX

Rapid test instructions: Lucira

Rapid test instructions: QuickVue

*Please contact PANS directly for a copy of the Point of Care Testing Manual for COVID-19 

FAQ

How do I find Health Canada Authorization Numbers for the tests?

Search your product in the table found at this site . 

Can a nurse provide point of care rapid antigen testing in a pharmacy?

Please see the Joint Statement from NSCN and NSCP