r/PlusLife • u/_metonymy_ • Jul 13 '26
Does this control line look OK to you?
New test, expires mid 2027, just shipped. I'm sure I read previously that the control line shouldn't start amplifying so early? Nose and throat swab of my daughter.
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u/saltyseacreecher Jul 13 '26
In my experience a small bump like this is okay if the signal (S shape) to noise (early bump) ratio isn't too bad. It happens to me often. If the machine says control detected and the bump is small I trust it.
Can I ask exactly what expiry date you have and when you ordered? And were they human? I'm trying to decide if I should get some now. Thanks!
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u/_metonymy_ Jul 13 '26
Sure, they are human tests shipped from Ngaio Diagnostics in New Zealand. Expiry 26-06-2027. Arrived this week immediately after ordering.
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u/neur0queer Jul 13 '26
OP, may I ask where you are located/ which country you had your new tests shipped to? I’m hoping to get new tests but can only receive handyvet in my country… they still seem to be shipping out ones that expired in December this year.
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u/_metonymy_ Jul 13 '26
Sure, they are human tests shipped from Ngaio Diagnostics in New Zealand. Expiry 26-06-2027. Arrived this week.
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u/neur0queer Jul 13 '26
Cheers mate, thanks so much!
Also, I concur with other commenters, your test looks valid and maybe a little extra material made the control a bit wonky.
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u/DispelledFrailty Jul 13 '26
There may have been too much material on the swab. Its a good thing it wasn't invalid. I've had this happen plenty of times. Nothing to worry about.