Who needs to have a Rapid Antigen Test?
Anyone who encounters the initial signs or symptoms of the COVID-19 virus which are fever, loss of taste and smell, difficulty in breathing, headache, body ache, throat pain, dry cough and cold, these are some of the symptoms of coronavirus. Some people have flu-like symptoms. This is when people should get a Covid test done or Rapid Antigen Test done to confirm the result.
Can Anyone do a Rapid Antigen Test?
Yes, the Rapid Antigen test can be done by anyone. But children below the age of 12 should get their test done under their parents' surveillance.
What is the cost of Covid Rapid Antigen test?
The cost of the Rapid Antigen Test available in our lab is just Rs 100. The results are typically available within an hour or less. You can avail our services through our website or by walking into our location in Delhi.
Is Rapid Antigen Test required for travel?
Yes, Rapid Antigen Test is required for travel if you don't have an RT-PCR report. The Antigen Testing labs are also available in the Airport of Delhi.
Why to choose Rapid Antigen Testing?
Rapid Antigen Tests for Covid-19 are one of the most useful tests. It offers the benefits are:
- It is cost effective
- Minimal training is required for quick implementation.
- The result is very fast within 15-30 minutes.
- At the time of massive testing this test is very useful.
- It reduces the load on RT-PCR, as it detects the virus frequently.
What is the medium of collection?
The medium of collection is Nasal(Nasopharyngeal) swab is collected by taking precautions.
What are the requirements for taking the Rapid Antigen Test?
No specific requirement. The test can be performed by nasal swab collection.
Can Antibody Testing Replace RT-PCR testing?
No, the purpose of Antibody testing is to check past exposure to coronavirus. It is not a diagnostic test. While Rapid Antigen Testing is a confirmatory diagnostic test.
What if the Rapid Antigen Test is positive, does one need to get Antibody Testing in addition?
No need. Rapid Antigen Test confirms the diagnosis of Covid-19 virus.
What do Covid Rapid Antigen Test results mean?
The negative result means that the person is not suffering from coronavirus. If the result is positive that means that the person is suffering from infection of covid virus.
