Know more about the different options we offer, so you can choose the one that adapts better to your needs and circumstances.
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Types of COVID-19 Tests We Offer
Learn about the difference between each kind of
test and choose which one adapts better to your
specific needs.
RT-PCR test
Antigen Rapid test
Antibodies Rapid test
What Does it Detect?
All tests are designed to check whether the patient has or
not COVID-19, but each one works in a different way.
RT-PCR test
DETECTS THE VIRUS
A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
Antigen Rapid test
DETECTS THE VIRUS ANTIGENS
The molecular structures on the surface of viruses. Are recognized by the immune system and are capable of triggering an immune response (antibody production).
Antibodies Rapid test
Antibodies Rapid test
A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
What the Results Will Tell You
The outcome you should be expecting
from each test.
RT-PCR test
The outcome you should be expecting
from each test.
Antigen Rapid test
If you are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.
Antibodies Rapid test
• If you are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.
• If you have been infected in the past.
• If you have developed the antibodies.
How is the Sample taken?
The clinical specimen or laboratory sample and the way
it is collected may differ for the different types of tests.
RT-PCR test
The sample is collected with a swab from the inside of the nose or from the throat, places likely to have the virus that causes COVID-19.
Antigen Rapid test
The sample is collected with a swab from the inside of the nose, a place likely to have the virus that causes COVID-19.
Antibodies Rapid test
We look for the antibodies presence in the blood. We use whole blood and it is extracted directly from the vein as the reliability of the results improve significantly over capillary blood prick.
When Will the Results be Released?
Results delivery time can be important for
deciding which test type to choose.
RT-PCR test
3 TO 5 DAYS
Antigen Rapid test
1/2 TO 1 HOUR
Antibodies Rapid test
1/2 TO 1 HOUR
RT-PCR test Next Day Delivery Service *
• Cut-off of sample collection: 11 am
Results available 3 to 5 pm of the following day
When Will Each Test Detect the Virus?
Learn about the time when each test is more
likely to detect the virus.
Source: SD Biosensor. Standard Q Covid-19 Antigen test. Clinical evaluation Summary
Recommended For You
Choose the COVID-19 test type that better adapts to your needs and circumstances.
RT-PCR test
• For people looking for the gold standard COVID-19 Test.
Antigen Rapid test
• For people looking for the best quality result without compromising speed of results delivery, convenience and cost.
• For screening large groups of people that may have to be tested several times.
• Some businesses use Antigen Rapid test to screen all the employees, conducting also a RT-PCR test only to those employees that have tested positive.
Antibodies Rapid test
• When looking for a fast, convenient and cost effective Covid-19 solution.
• For screening large groups of people that may have to be tested several times.
• Some businesses use Antibodies Rapid test to screen all the employees, conducting also a RT-PCR test only to those employees that have tested positive on IgM antibody.