What is an Antigen Rapid Swab Test?

Antigen tests detect the presence of a specific COVID-19 viral antigen, which, if found, indicates current viral infection. Rapid Antigen tests are relatively inexpensive and can be used as a diagnostic care tool. Rapid Antigen tests perform best when the person is tested in the early stages of infection with COVID-19 when the viral load is generally at its highest.

What is the difference between an Antigen Rapid and RT-PCR COVID-19 swab test?

Rapid Antigen swab tests for COVID-19 are generally less sensitive (which can mean less accurate) than RT-PCR Molecular swab test. The first antigen tests to have received FDA approval demonstrated a sensitivity ranging from 84.0%-97.6%. In persons who have the virus, antigen levels collected from rapid tests done 5-7 days after the onset of symptoms may drop below the limit of detection. This may result in a negative rapid test result, while a more sensitive test, such as RT-PCR, would most likely return an accurate positive result.

What to do if I test positive or negative?

We highly advice that you always contact your doctor that will guide you in what to do.

Price for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Rapid Antigen Test – home service

€80 included the cost of the test

How does it work?

• Book the service online
• Choose your preferred date for the home test, enter your details and finalise the reservation.
• After booking you will be contacted with a fixed time.
• At this appointed time, personnel equipped with Personal Protective Equipment will come to your home to perform the swab test.
• You will receive the results within 15 minutes