Orient gene lfts

[MegCleary]

I really struggle to get any juice out when I use these! When I try to the the four drops into the cartridge the liquid gets stuck in the sponge in the dropper and if I really squeeze the dropper flies off and it goes all over the cartridge.
Just me?
Any tips?

The school ones in the green box? I think they're the easiest to use.

@MegCleary

I really struggle to get any juice out when I use these! When I try to the the four drops into the cartridge the liquid gets stuck in the sponge in the dropper and if I really squeeze the dropper flies off and it goes all over the cartridge. Just me? Any tips?

Not sure what the brand was, but I had this exact issue with some tests a few months ago. Since then I've always been sent the flow flex ones which are fine but I do remember having major issues with one brand

Wierdly I find these the easiest to use - it's very pleasing how it's all beautifully laid out in the box, and you don't have to put the solution in the tube yourself with it going everywhere. I did like the squidgy bottles we got with our LFTs from 'Testing for All' - you can squeeze the fabric tip to get it all out.

Maybe we need a 'mumsnet swears by' for covid tests.

you can squeeze the fabric tip to get it all out.

Will try this thanks

I prefer the school ones , they are the easiest to use

I don’t like the orient gene ones. Sometimes they froth up and it’s hard to get the liquid out. Plus they go weird once they have dried! Have learnt to throw these away immediately after reading the result.

I have had no issues with orient gene tests.
You squidge the swab in the liquid and leave for 1 minute. Squeeze the swab with the tube as you remove it to get liquid out of it.