With temperatures in many parts of the country set to soar beyond 30ºC in the coming days and week, anyone with Covid tests in their home might want to be aware of how to store them correctly – as getting too hot could damage them and alter their effectiveness. “With temperatures reaching levels in the UK that are largely unheard of, it’s completely understandable to be concerned about safely storing your lateral flow test kits.
"Regular testing is one of the most important measures to protect against Covid-19, so it’s really vital to take good care of tests, to ensure you get the most accurate results,” says Giulia Guerrini, lead pharmacist at digital pharmacy Medino.
“The guidance from the NHS is that your lateral flow test kits should be stored away from direct sunlight, at between 2ºC and 30ºC.
