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title: "COVID PCR & Lateral Flow Tests"
description: "## COVID PCR & Lateral Flow Tests This guide will cover how to record COVID test results for both staff members and service users on Care Control Windows. [vimeo Video Player](https://player.vimeo.com/video/801951301?color&autopause=0&loop=0&muted=0&title=1&portrait=1&byline=1&h=64d68e2a1d#t=) [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-1-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-1.png) ## 1 In the Administration of Care Control…"
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updated: "2023-12-22"
category: Care Control Windows / Care Planning Windows / COVID Windows
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# COVID PCR & Lateral Flow Tests

## COVID PCR & Lateral Flow Tests

This guide will cover how to record COVID test results for both staff members and service users on Care Control Windows.

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## 1

In the Administration of Care Control Windows, navigate to the Record Staff COVID Test tool which can be found under the Staff Area tab.

## 2

For service users, navigate to the Record Client COVID Test tool which can be found under the Client Area tab.

       [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-2-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-2.png)                         [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-3-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-3.png)

## 3

Opening either the staff or service user testing tool will open a new window. Here, you can view uncompleted PCR tests, completed PCR tests and lateral flow tests by using the options at the top of the window.

To record a test result, select **Bulk Record**.

## 4

A blank form will open. First, select the **Test Type** using the drop-down list.

Then, select the staff members (or service users) you wish to record the result for by selecting their names and pressing **Add**.

Finally, enter a Result using the drop-down list.

*Note: the same test result can be recorded for multiple staff members or service users in one go.*

       [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-4-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-4.png)                         [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-5-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-5.png)

## 5

After completing the form, press Record Tests.

## 6

In this example, we recorded a Lateral Flow Test. This can now be viewed in the LFT results list.

You can edit a result by selecting the entry and pressing **Edit Record**.

 

       [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-6-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-6.png)                         [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-FLow-Tests-Step-7-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-FLow-Tests-Step-7.png)

## 7

A new window will open, here you can amend the details of the result. Press Save Changes after making any adjustments.

## 8

You can also remove test results by selecting an entry and pressing Delete. You will then be asked to confirm the removal, press Yes.

       [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-8-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-8.png)                         [![](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-9-1024x1024.png)](https://cclearninghub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PCR-Lateral-Flow-Tests-Step-9.png)

## 9

Staff member test results are also displayed within their Staff Profile, under the COVID tab.