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What is rapid antigen testing?
Rapid antigen tests are a screening tool used to help detect potential COVID-19 virus indicators within just 15 to 30 minutes. They are not however a diagnostic tool that can definitely test or establish the presence of COVID-19.
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If you have any questions or concerns about the tests, please contact your GP or healthcare professional.
Important information about these tests
A negative test result does not exclude infection with COVID-19 - please ensure you follow all Australian government public health orders, such as wearing face masks, social distancing and good hygiene practice must be maintained.
Positive test results or symptomatic persons require immediate confirmatory testing with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
While COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are an important supplementary tool for use in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, they do not provide a diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Individuals must always follow the instructions listed on the relevant test and still continue to follow the latest health advice and restrictions in their area, including what actions they need to take if they receive a positive or negative rapid antigen test. Positive test results or symptomatic persons require immediate confirmatory testing with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and negative test results do not exclude infection with COVID-19 (so face masks, social distancing and good hygiene practice must be maintained in accordance with government guidelines).
For more information please speak to your GP.
*Disclaimer
- negative test results do not exclude infection with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19);
- positive test results or symptomatic persons require immediate confirmatory testing with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test