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Purpose of a Covid-19 Antigen Test
What is a COVID-19 Antigen Test?
A COVID-19 antigen test helps to detect coronavirus proteins in the mouth and throat. COVID-19 Antigen Test determines whether a patient is infected with COVID-19. This test acts as the ‘first line of defense’ test against COVID-19. As this has a simple procedure this is the fastest way to detect the virus. Usually, this COVID-19 Antigen Test takes maximum 15 minutes to show the results.
How is COVID-19 Antigen Test Taken?
For the COVID-19 Antigen Test a sample is taken from the patient’s nose or throat. Also, samples can also be saliva or blood. Then this sample is then analyzed using the same underlying processes as a pregnancy test.
Who Should Get a COVID-19 Antigen Test?
● People exhibiting possible coronavirus symptoms such as,
➢ Fever or chills
➢ Cough
➢ Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
➢ Fatigue
➢ Muscle or body aches
➢ Headache
➢ New loss of taste or smell
➢ Sore throat
➢ Congestion or runny nose
➢ Nausea or vomiting
➢ Diarrhea
● If it is a time-critical circumstance
● If you had close personal contact with an affected person
Advantages of COVID-19 Antigen Test
The main advantage of the COVID-19 Antigen Test is that it only takes 15 to 30 minutes to give the results. Healthcare providers can use rapid testing to diagnose as many covid cases as possible before the virus spreads among a larger population. The COVID-19 Antigen Test is simple to use and the COVID-19 Antigen Test kit is easy to carry. Queen Peoples Pharmacy offers COVID-19 Antigen Tests and certified pharmacists are there to help you with the tests. Certified pharmacists will guide you to take COVID-19 Antigen Test on your own.
