Antigen rapid tests are used for the direct detection of acute COVID-19 infection. In contrast to the PCR test, which can detect viral genetic material, antigen rapid tests detect protein structures of the virus. As PoC tests, they have the advantage that they can be used immediately on site and evaluated without a laboratory. Since the test result is already available within 15 minutes, antigen tests are among the corona rapid tests.
The Genrui SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Nasal is used to detect acute infection with SARS-CoV-2 by nasal swab. Thanks to the gentle sample collection, the rapid test is also ideal for use in children, elderly patients and people with disabilities. The extraction tubes in this test are filled with buffer solution ready for use.
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The Hotgen Antigen Test is an immunochromatographic rapid test approved for the use of non-professionals, for the qualitative detection of the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen. The Hotgen rapid test is based on a new method in which the swabs only have to be inserted 2.5 cm into the nose. The ease of use makes the test more comfortable than conventional methods where the test has to be inserted much deeper.
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The CLUNGENE SARS-COV-2 antigen rapid test is easy to use and quick to analyze. The kits ensure rapid qualitative detection of the N-protein antigen of SARS CoV-2 in swab specimens from COVID- 19 infected individuals. (Colloidal Gold). The new test generation: Thanks to its simple handling with swab in the anterior nasal cavity and sterile individual packaging per test, the antigen rapid test saves considerable time in collection. Test results are available within 15 minutes.
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The Joinstar saliva COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (Latex) for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen, is one of the most innovative antigen tests worldwide. Accurate due to the affinity between ACE2 receptors and S-proteins and sensitive to different mutants.
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Mass rapid testing is used in many countries as a successful detecting tool against covid.
Fast detection and isolation of positive cases can help mitigate large scale outbreaks.
Increasing detection rate help rapid tests to become an early warning mechanism.
New studies by Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, states that making rapid testing widely available could be the key to getting back to life as we once knew it.
According to Harvard Medical School the “swiss cheese” model of protection could come into play. With layers of protections in place, from social distancing to mask-wearing and now even some vaccine administration, the cumulative effect of all of these practices can keep us safe — and rapid testing could be an important part of that picture.
Slovakia is one country that has demonstrated how effective rapid testing can be, using the method to stop outbreaks at large scale. Researchers believe Slovakia’s mass testing program, coupled with its strict quarantine measures, may have cut infection rates by as much as 60% in one week, which could turn the tide of the pandemic there.
“We need more testing capabilities with regards to [reestablishing] normal life—schools, concerts, sports games,” says Sinz. “That’s the way to live with it. We cannot shut down everything because of the virus. It will just not go away.” PCR tests are the current gold standard when it comes to judging coronavirus infections, but some researchers and companies think they can do better. And again, noninvasive mouthwashes come into play.
A simple Corona rapid test for home use - that would make a lot of things easier and could possibly help to get out of the pandemic more quickly. Until now, rapid tests for the corona virus could only be officially carried out by medically trained personnel in Germany. This has now changed.
Antigen tests have a clear advantage: Anyone who has themselves tested in this way does not have to wait days informing them of the result. Christian Drosten: They could do "an incredible amount of good" at the entrance gate of senior citizens' homes: they would bring with them the possibility of being able to prevent harsh restrictions on visitors.