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Corona rapid test at home: nasal swab self-test from Hotgen Biotech Co.
Nasal swab self-test for laypeople
- (approx. 1.5 cm deep in both nostrils)
Officially approved
by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
Official CE mark and TÜV certified
Fast and reliable test results after 15 minutes
Shelf life for 18 months
High specificity: 99.13 percent.
High sensitivity: 96.30 percent
Scope of
delivery:
Coronavirus antigen test
cassette
Sample
extraction buffer
Sterile swabs
Disposable pressure bags for disposal
Instructions
for
use
Order a nasal swab self-test from Hotgen Biotech Co. now - 10 pieces for 79 euros
Note on the use of coronavirus self-tests:
The rapid tests are suitable for
:
- private use, for example when you want to visit family members.
They are not suitable for
:
-
Occasions for which negative evidence is required, for example for trips abroad, as they are not recognized for such occasions.
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Coronavirus layperson self-test from Hostlab.
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Corona rapid tests: what are self-tests?
With a corona rapid test, you will receive a result after just a few minutes.
In contrast to the tests at the official test centers, the self-tests are much faster.
During the self-test, protein fragments from the envelope of the virus are detected.
Corona rapid tests: How reliable are the self-tests for at home?
It is of the utmost importance that
the
self-tests
are
carried out correctly
.
Otherwise the result could be wrong - that is, the test could be negative even though you are infected with the coronavirus.
You should also keep in mind that the rapid tests work best when the viral load is high.
However, a negative result never excludes infection.
Corona rapid tests: what actually happens if used incorrectly?
There is also a chance that the
test result could be shown
as
invalid
.
In this case, repeat the test
with a new test kit
and follow the instructions in the instructions for use.
If the result is negative, it could also be that you applied the rapid test
incorrectly
.
If you experience symptoms
such as headache, migraines, fever, loss of sense of smell or taste, you can repeat the test with a new test kit.
Do this after a day or two, the viral load may still be too low to be detected during the first test.
Order a nasal swab self-test from Hotgen Biotech Co. now - 10 pieces for 79 euros
Corona rapid tests: This is how the samples are taken
Swab or smear test
: When
rods
-
or
smear test
, the sample using a long cotton swab on the mucous membrane taken from the throat.
In people who are infected with the coronavirus, the viruses are smeared onto the chopsticks.
However, this method is very unpopular as it is very uncomfortable.
For the sample, the smear must be far enough in the throat behind the roof of the mouth so that the viruses can really be absorbed.
In most people, however, this triggers the gag reflex.
Alternatively, the stick can also be inserted through the nose - but this is not exactly more comfortable and also difficult to do yourself.
Gargle test
: The
gargle test
is
much more pleasant and very easy
compared to the smear test
.
A liquid - usually saline solution - is put into the mouth, gargled for a few seconds and then spat into a small container.
The gargle is then checked for viruses.
Spit or suck test
: Similar to the gargle test, the
spit test spits saliva into a tube
.
This works without gargling.
Alternatively, there is a sucking test, in which the smear is taken from the mucous membrane in the mouth.
Approved rapid tests for the home
The following
rapid
tests
for at home
are currently
approved
by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
:
AESKU.RAPID SARS-CoV-2
(manufacturer: Aesku.Diagnostics GmbH & Co. KG)
AMP Rapid Test SARS-CoV-2 Ag
(manufacturer: AMEDA Labordiagnostik GmbH)
CLINITEST Rapid COVID-19 Self-Test
(Manufacturer: Healgen Scientific LLC)
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) antigen test
(Manufacturer: Beijing Hotgen Biotech Co.)
LYHER Covid-19 antigen rapid test
(manufacturer: Hangzhou Laihe Biotech Ltd., Co.)
Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card
(Manufacturer: Xiamen Boson Biotech Co.)
SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test
(Manufacturer: SD BIOSENSOR, INC.)
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