Lateral flow test and lateral flow test system

Abstract

A lateral flow test includes a lateral flow assay strip having a sample pad arranged to receive a sample for testing, and a cover operable to move with respect to the strip between a first position in which the sample pad is covered by the cover and a second position in which the sample pad is exposed, and further includes an interlocking element operable to interlock with a lateral flow test reader. The interlocking element is positioned such that the interlocking element interlocking with a lateral flow test reader enables the sample pad to be exposed. Timing for reading the test can be set to start automatically on the test interlocking with a reader, since it is only then that the sample pad can be exposed and that a sample can therefore be deposited. This removes the need for a user to track time or ensure a timer is started.

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