Frequently Asked Questions

 The contents of this kit are to be used for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen from nasal swab. Other specimen types may lead to incorrect results and must not be used. Pulmonary infections that are caused by microorganisms other than by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are not detected by this test.  

The nasal swab may cause slight discomfort. It is important to follow the nasal swab collection steps as indicated in the procedure. Discomfort may occur if the swab is inserted beyond the recommended depth. If painful, slightly withdraw the swab to finish the sample collection process. 

 A negative test result means that the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19 was not found in your sample.

[What you need to do]

1. If symptoms continue, you should repeat the test after 1-2 days, as the coronavirus may not be detectable in the very early phases of infection. You are also advised to continue following local guidelines for self-isolation and consult your doctor.

2. In case you do not experience any symptoms you most probably do not have COVID-19 and no further actions are required at this time.

If you have a positive result, it is very likely that you have COVID-19.

[What you need to do]

1. You should self-isolate to avoid spreading the virus to others.

2. Consult a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

3. You are advised to continue following local guidelines for self-isolation.

Not necessarily. It does not matter which line is darker. Even if one of the lines is faint the result will be considered as a positive result.

 It is important to read the results between 10-20 minutes but not after 20 minutes. 

The test is sensitive enough to detect a small amount of the virus. 

The test is not valid.

[What you need to do]

When your test is invalid, you will need to retest with a new test.

In any of these cases, the test is not valid. The amount of the fluid in the cap is crucial for the correct function of the test. 

No. Once the upper part of the device is rotated it is not reversible and the test is not valid.

The  RAPiDgen® SARS-CoV-2 Ag test is an immunoassay in which SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigens extracted from nasal swabs of individuals suspected of COVID-19, interact during flow along the test strip with anti SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein specific antibodies conjugated to red latex particles used as a detector. The resulting complex flows along the strip and interacts with immobilized anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid-specific antibodies in the detection zone (“T”), forming an observable red-colored line. The presence of a red line at the test line position indicates a positive result. The conjugated latex particles interact downstream the test line with other specific antibodies to create the control line. The presence of a green line at the control line position indicates proper function of the test. 

There are three main types of COVID-19 tests. Molecular tests (also known as PCR tests) detect the genetic material (RNA) of the coronavirus. The RAPiDgen® SARS-CoV-2 Ag test is an antigen test for self-testing. Antigen tests detect coronavirus proteins. Antibody tests detect antibodies produced by your body‘s immune system in response to a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccination. Antibody tests cannot be used to diagnose an active COVID-19 infection. 

The  RAPiDgen® SARS-CoV-2 Ag test is highly accurate. please refer to the sensitivity and specificity of the test as shown in the test performance section below.