Rapid antigen tests that come be done at home

The following COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (home use tests) are now available in Australia as of November 1, 2021, thanks to TGA approval. It’s crucial to adhere to the guidelines provided for the particular exam you take. The table below lists the instructions for each test. More details are available in COVID-19 rapid antigen tests …

The process of rapid antigen tests

An antigen test is easier since it just needs smaller, portable instruments, while molecular rapid antigen tests need specialist equipment for processing samples. Their structure resembles, let’s say, a pregnancy test. How is the exam conducted? Antigen assays look for SARS-CoV-2 viral protein fragments. A healthcare practitioner uses a reagent to prepare the sample you …