Corona rapid test

Differences in the various coronates tests: What should you pay attention to?

There are different types of coronate tests that are suitable for different purposes. The Corona rapid test provides results within minutes and is ideal as a self-test. There is Lay test and Professional tests, for professional application.

1. Certification and approval: Make sure that the Corona rapid test has an approval from recognized health authorities (such as BfArM - Federal Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices in Germany or the FDA in the USA). Certified tests offer the certainty that the tests are classified as particularly reliable.

2. Accuracy and reliability: Check the sensitivity and specificity of the test. These values ​​indicate how exactly the test can demonstrate an infection with Covid-19. A good quick test should be a sensitivity (Probability to correctly identify an infected person) of over 90% and a specificity (Probability of correctly identifying a non -infected person) of over 95%.
The Longsee quick test has the highest values ​​of 100% in both specifications

3.: Make sure that the test is easy to apply and that there is clear instructions. Some tests require professional implementation, while others are designed for home use and can be carried out without medical knowledge. The tests can be Spitting test, or as saliva, chopstick test as with Hotgen antigen test, etc. are carried out.

4. Delivery time and availability: Check the delivery times and the availability of the test. In times of high demand, bottlenecks can occur. It is important that you receive the test in good time, especially if you need it for a certain occasion, such as trips or events.

It is not always clearly recognizable by symptoms whether you were infected with the Corona virus or not. Without the implementation of a Corona Antigen, you therefore have no certainty whether you infect and endanger other people, especially those who belong to a so -called risk group.


In order to optimally protect yourself and your fellow human beings from Corona, the regular implementation of a corona self -test is highly recommended. To fulfill it, you can buy Covid-19 quick tests/ corona self-test or fall back on a citizen test during an official test station.



Buy corona tests for daycare and school supplies

Since Covid-19 is unfortunately concerned with every age group, there is also a buying tests for the daycare and school supplies Corona. Since it is often very uncomfortable for children to carry out a nasal smear, we offer lollit tests, Spitting test And normal revenge tests.

The implementation of a gentle cheek smear is often easier than the smear in the nose, but it is important to regularly carry out a corona antigen rapid test in children.

To the children the prescribed Test in the daycare centers And to facilitate schools, you can also buy lollit tests, spit tests and revenge tests from us.


Corona rapid tests with layperson and proficiency recording

You differentiate between the simple self -tests that can be carried out alone, and the antigen rapid tests that are only carried out by medical staff. Before buying a Corona self -test, the review of the lay approval is important. Here the Paul-Ehrlich Institute works together with the Federal Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices to check the quality and meaningfulness of the lay tests. During this review, the Green Spring and Hotgen antigen fast test Excellently completed because they have a high sensitivity. Both corona antigen rapid tests can be found in the rapid tests category on our website.


For pharmacies or other official tests, we offer alongside the Corona Self -tests/ quick tests with lay approval also Fast tests with professional recording on that you can buy here in your Altruan online shop. All information on sensitivity and specificity are listed under the respective Corona antigen tests.


Buy corona self -test

In the event of an upcoming private meeting with friends or relatives, you can fall back on a corona self -test, also called a lay test. This primarily serves to reduce the risk of infection, especially for members of a risk group. This includes people over 70 or people affected by an autoimmune disease. The Covid-19 self-tests are to be carried out by you and easy to use. You can find instructions on this here. In order to optimally cover your needs, you can also buy lollits, sprint tests and revenge tests from us. The removal of a nose section is often not easy for children. Antigen Self -tests are available for all citizens, you can buy self -tests directly from us in the online shop.


Antigen rapid test with proficity recording

The difference to corona self -tests and rapid tests is that the Corona antigen rapid tests may only be carried out by medically trained staff. Since the antigen rapid tests can only be carried out by "professionals", they are also referred to as profit tests in everyday language use. The antigen rapid tests are similar to a PCR test in the fact that the smear is made through the nose or throat. The difference between, however, is already hidden in the name. While a PCR evaluation takes more time, the evaluation of a rapid test takes place in ten to 15 minutes. In your Altruan online shop you can buy various brands of quick tests with professional recording.