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The Covid-19 antigen test is a simple way of detecting whether you have the virus. The test is fast and easy-to-use and can provide results within minutes. The accuracy of the test is lower than molecular tests, but it is most accurate when used during the early stages of the virus.
The Covid-19 antigen test is a simple way of detecting whether you have the virus. Fast and easy-to-use: Rapid test results, in just 15 minutes or less. The kit contains all the elements you need to self-test in the comfort of your own home for COVID-19 with step-by-step instructions. Kit Components: Test Tube, Solution, Test Cassette, Nose Swab, Test Tube stand on back of box What is a Covid Rapid Antigen Test? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in our daily lives, including the way we test for the virus. One of these tests is called a rapid antigen test or RAT. A rapid antigen test detects specific proteins on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and can provide results within minutes. This type of testing does not require laboratory processing like PCR tests do, making it faster and more convenient. Dis-Chem offers its customers an affordable option to self-test with their Rapid SARS-COV-2 Antigen Test Card priced at R49.95. How does the Covid Rapid Antigen Test work? To perform this simple swab-based diagnostic procedure you will need to follow some easy steps: Firstly open up your kit which contains all necessary components such as: A sterile nasal swab Extraction tube containing buffer solution Nozzle cap Next steps: Collecting sample - Insert one end into the nostril until resistance is met then rotate 5 times. Repeat the process using the same swab in the other nostril. Place Swabs immediately after collection into the extraction tube provided by breaking off the handle at score line level with the top edge of the Tube Cap, discard the remaining portion safely. Add two drops from the extraction tube onto well marked 's?(sample). Wait for the result interpretation time frame before reading results Accuracy Of The Covid Rapid Antigen Tests It's important to note that while RATs are fast and convenient they may have lower sensitivity than molecular methods like RT-qPCR used in laboratories. This means there could be false negatives where someone who actually has COVID receives negative results instead. However, rapid antigen tests are most accurate when they're done during the early stages especially if symptoms present themselves. This makes them useful tools particularly when screening large groups quickly because positive cases can be identified and isolated quickly. When to take a Covid Rapid Antigen test If you have symptoms of COVID-19, it's important that you get tested as soon as possible. The rapid antigen test is most accurate when used in people who are symptomatic during the first week of illness. This means if someone has been exposed or thinks they may have contracted the virus, they should wait at least 5 days after exposure before taking a RAT for best results. It's also worth noting that even with negative results from this type of testing there could still be a possibility one might actually carry SARS-CoV2 so it's always advisable to follow up on any concerns by seeking medical advice. Where Can You Get A COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test? Dis-Chem offers customers access to affordable self-testing kits which allows them to perform tests within the comfort of their own homes without having to visit healthcare facilities where risk transmission is higher due large number of patients visiting these places daily. Cost And Availability Of The Covid Rapid Antigen Tests The Dis-Chem Rapid SARS-COV-2 Antigen Test Card costs R49.95 per kit making it an accessible option for many South Africans looking quick convenient way to screen themselves against potential infection. These kits are available online through the Dis-Chem website or in-store branches nationwide subject to available stock levels. How Long Do Results From An Antigen Test Take? One advantage of using rapid antigen tests over other methods like PCR (polymerase chain reaction) based ones is the speed of getting your results back - typically between 15 minutes depending on manufacturer instructions provided along with the product purchased. In conclusion, while no diagnostic tool is perfect, RATs offer a fast
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