COVID-19 Rapid Antigen
A rapid result, most reliable in the first days of symptoms.
Also known as: covid antigen, rapid covid test, lateral flow
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- Within an hour
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Swab
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About this test
Less sensitive than PCR, so a negative in someone with symptoms does not exclude infection and should be followed by PCR. Its advantage is speed, which is what makes it useful for immediate decisions.
What it measures
- SARS-CoV-2 antigen
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
Often ordered with this
AFB Smear & Culture
Microscopy and liquid culture for tuberculosis.
- Smear same day; culture up to 6 weeks
- No fasting
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)
Screens for exposure to hepatitis C.
- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
ASO Titre
Evidence of a recent streptococcal infection, in suspected rheumatic fever.
- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection