Rapid SARS-CoV-2
Antigen Test
Type of sample: Nasopharyngeal
Sensitivity: 98%
Delivery time: 60 min
What does it detect?
Presence of certain proteins of the virus structure
Active disease
Availability: For all the public
PCR Test
Type of sample: Nasopharyngeal and pharyngeal
Sensitivity: 99%
Delivery time: 24- 48 h
What does it detect?
Presence of the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2
Active disease
Availability: Inpatients at Centro Médico ABC
How is the SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test performed?
The SARS CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of specific SARS-CoV-2 antigens present in the human nasopharynx.
COVID-19 Screening Tests
SARS-CoV-2 NGS
(Next Generation Sequencing)
Sampling
Nasopharyngeal swab
Characteristics
It aims to identify variants for SARS-CoV-2.
Who should get tested?
Anyone who knows they have an active COVID-19 test result and needs to know which variant they are carrying.
Ac SARS-CoV-2 IgG Proteína S
(Spike)
Sampling
Quantitative test
Características
Detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (antibody response against the spike protein in people who have already received the full course of the COVID-19 vaccine).
Who should get tested?
Already vaccinated people who wish to measure the level of protection generated by the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rapid SARS-CoV-2
Antigen Test
Sampling
Nasopharyngeal test
Characteristics
It aims to measure the presence of certain proteins in the structure of the virus.
Who should get tested?
People who have symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
People who are asymptomatic but have had close contact with someone who tested positive or is suspected of having the virus within the first 7 days.
PCR test
Sampling
Nasopharyngeal and pharyngeal test
Characteristics
It aims to measure the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material.
Who should get tested?
People who have symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
People who are asymptomatic but have had close contact with someone who tested positive or is suspected of having the virus within the first 7 days.
What do your results mean?
If your result is positive
Take appropriate measures to protect yourself and avoid transmitting the virus to others.
- Stay home.
Don’t go out unless you need medical attention. Most cases are mild and can be recovered at home. - Stay in touch with your doctor
- Monitor your symptoms.
Contact your doctor if they worsen or if you have any questions.
If your result is negative
Even though you are healthy, don’t let your guard down and keep taking care of yourself.
- This means you probably haven’t been infected with the COVID-19 virus.
- A false negative test result can occur depending on the timing of the test.
- Even if your results are negative, you can become infected in the future, so it’s important to follow the rules for physical distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands to prevent any possible transmission.
- Your doctor may recommend repeating the test if you continue to have symptoms or, if necessary, performing a PCR test for COVID-19.
