PCR antigen swab test:
What is a PCR test?
Polymerase chain reaction tests, known as PCR, are the most customary test for determining whether someone is currently infected with COVID-19.
How do they work?
The COVID-19 PCR test works by obtaining a throat swab or sputum sample from an individual using a long thin nasopharyngeal swab. That swab is stored in a sterile tube or vial and is then sent to a lab for processing.
Why is this test important?
The PCR test is the most widespread and most accurate diagnostic test for determining whether someone is currently infected with coronavirus. People who test positive for the virus can quarantine and isolate themselves and keep it from spreading to others. The test does not reveal the presence/absence of previous infection with COVID-19, it only reveals the presence of current infection.
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COVID-19 PCR antigen swab
test |
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Cost of Test
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£150 |
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Accuracy of Test |
99% |
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Origin of Test |
Laboratory, UK |
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Availability: i.e.
testing can commence and can accommodate large numbers |
Available Large Numbers Possible |
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Turnaround time of
results |
48 TO 72 hours |
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Onsite visits and or
postal for homeworkers |
Onsite possible Approved for postal usage |
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Certifying bodies |
MHRA compliant and CE mark |
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Notes |
Public Health England do not approve medical diagnostic devices |
This Covid-19 home test requires
a combined nose/throat swab sample to be collected and sent back to our
accredited UK laboratory for testing.
Inside your home
testing package, you will find:
·
A sterile PCR swab
·
A pathology form
·
A transparent sealable bag
·
A full set of sample
collection and how to return your swab instructions
·
Postage-paid return envelope
to the laboratory
The Abbott Laboratories’ COVID-19 IgG antibody
testing kit uses a globally certified diagnostic laboratory facilities to test
for past exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This test has confirmed to be
> 95% accurate in identifying antibodies at 14
days after the onset of symptoms.
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COVID-19 Antibody Test (Lab)
IgG |
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Cost of Test
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Kindly call for
price |
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Accuracy of Test |
>95% sensitivity >95% specificity |
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Origin of Test |
Abbott Laboratories |
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Availability: i.e. testing
can commence and can accommodate large numbers |
Available Large Numbers Possible |
|
Turnaround time of results |
24 hours |
|
Onsite visits and or postal
for homeworkers |
Onsite possible Not Approved for postal usage |
|
Certifying bodies |
FDA (EUA) approved MHRA compliant and CE mark |
|
Notes |
Public Health England approved medical diagnostic devices |
The test requires a finger-prick
blood sample to be collected and sent back to our accredited UK laboratory for
testing.
Inside your home testing package,
you will find:
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A gold-topped blood collection
tube
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A pack of lancets to prick your
finger
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Pre-lancet antiseptic wipes and
plasters
·
A pathology form
·
A postage-paid envelope to return
your sample to the laboratory
What is a PCR test?
Polymerase chain reaction tests, known as PCR, are the most customary test for determining whether someone is currently infected with COVID-19.
How do they work?
The COVID-19 PCR test works by obtaining a throat swab or sputum sample from an individual using a long thin nasopharyngeal swab. That swab is stored in a sterile tube or vial and is then sent to a lab for processing.
Why is this test important?
The PCR test is the most widespread and most accurate diagnostic test for determining whether someone is currently infected with coronavirus. People who test positive for the virus can quarantine and isolate themselves and keep it from spreading to others. The test does not reveal the presence/absence of previous infection with COVID-19, it only reveals the presence of current infection.
|
COVID-19 PCR antigen swab
test |
|
|
Cost of Test
|
£150 |
|
Accuracy of Test |
99% |
|
Origin of Test |
Laboratory, UK |
|
Availability: i.e. testing
can commence and can accommodate large numbers |
Available Large Numbers Possible |
|
Turnaround time of results |
48 TO 72 hours |
|
Onsite visits and or postal
for homeworkers |
Onsite possible Approved for postal usage |
|
Certifying bodies |
MHRA compliant and CE mark |
|
Notes |
Public Health England do not approve medical diagnostic devices |
This Covid-19 home test requires a
combined nose/throat swab sample to be collected and sent back to our accredited
UK laboratory for testing.
Inside your home
testing package, you will find:
·
A sterile PCR swab
·
A pathology form
·
A transparent sealable bag
·
A full set of sample collection
and how to return your swab instructions
·
Postage-paid return envelope to
the laboratory
COVID-19 infection can cause significant lung disease even in individuals who have been asymptomatic. The extent of lung impairment is still unknown. We can assess these changes post-COVID infection with specialist consultants and a comprehensive range of investigations such as Lung function tests and CT scans.
*In
association with Heart Lung Centre, 18 – 22 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 8HU
