COVID-19 antigen (quick)tests for companies and schools, allowing a result within 2 hours. If the result is negative, employees can now go back to work even faster. On this page, you will find more information about the quick test. Only for people with symptoms so not for travelers.
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What is a quick test?
A corona sneltest bestellen (corona quick test) allows us to quickly test whether someone is carrying the COVID-19 virus. You will have the results within 2 hours.
The COVID-19 Standard F-Covid Ag test from SD Biosensor and the SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test from Roche. These have been approved by the WHO and meet the requirement of the RIVM for use in the Netherlands. The test is CE certified and is only administered by healthcare professionals.
How does the test work?
The test measures whether certain virus proteins are present in the collected test material. For this we use a nasopharyngeal swab. For a reliable result, it is important that the collection of the material and the reading of the test result are done correctly. Our healthcare professionals help with this.
How is the test used?
For the time being, we only use the quick tests for people with symptoms. Validation studies show good results for this target group and have been approved. The test is therefore not offered for all target groups, such as for travelers. Corona rapid tests are not approved by countries as a travel test. Only the PCR test is suitable for this.
The result
When the material has been taken, we can test it immediately. The results are available quickly. The result must be checked by a doctor and sent via a secure environment. You will therefore have the result after about 2 hours.
How is the test used?
For the time being, we only use the quick tests for people with symptoms. Validation studies show good results for this target group and have been approved. The test is therefore not offered for all target groups, such as for travelers. Corona rapid tests are not approved by countries as a travel test. Only the PCR test is suitable for this.
What is the difference with a PCR test?
The PCR test is the gold standard. This is because the PCR test is very sensitive and also detects lower virus levels. However, we need our laboratory for the PCR test and the results often take a little longer.
We do not need a laboratory for a COVID-19 rapid test. We can perform this test in our clinic and the results will be available quickly.
How does testing work?
An antigen (rapid) test allows us to quickly test whether someone is carrying the COVID-19 virus.
