Claim: Diluted cordial poured onto a lateral flow test appears to test positive, meaning the tests are a farce.
Fact-check: Pouring diluted cordial onto a Covid-19 test won't give an accurate result - Full Fact
Verdict: the tests are not designed to have acidic substances, like drinks, poured on them. this will break the test.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Pippa Allen-Kinross
Date published: 2021-07-02T00:00:00