Whitelab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test from Nasal Swab (Test Cassette)

In short: The Whitelab SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid test is a single-use test cassette kit that detects the antigen of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a nasal sample. You take the sample with the included nostril swab; no deeper sampling from the throat side is needed. With instructions for use in Hungarian.

Key Features

• Target pathogen: SARS-CoV-2 (antigen)
• Sample: taken from the nostril with the included swab
• Format: single-use test cassette
• Instructions for use in Hungarian and English, declaration of conformity and CE certificate on the product page
• Brand: WhiteLab

Who Is It For?

According to the product description, for people showing symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, for people without symptoms who have been in contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 patient, and for healthcare workers at risk.

What Makes It Different?

A sample taken from the nostril is more comfortable than deeper sampling from the throat side. The Hungarian-language instructions guide you through the process step by step. The declaration of conformity and the CE certificate can be downloaded from the product page, so you can review the documents before you buy. If you would also like to test for influenza A and B antigens, take a look at the Whitelab combo rapid test.

Why a Home Rapid Test?

The test can be done discreetly in your own home, without an appointment, and gives a result within minutes. This makes it easier to decide whether you should see a doctor, and you can take the result with you to the consultation. It is especially useful if you find it hard to make time for an appointment at a doctor's office or are looking for a more discreet option.

Use and Storage

Please follow the instructions for use in the package exactly, especially the steps on sample collection and reading time, as following them affects the result. Read the instructions all the way through before collecting the sample, and have a clock or timer ready so you keep to the reading time. Keep the test in its original, unopened packaging until use.

Important Information

The rapid test gives a preliminary, informational result: it does not provide a diagnosis and does not replace a medical examination. If the result is positive or uncertain, or if your symptoms persist despite a negative result, see a doctor, who will decide on any further tests.

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Trusted Sources

• NNGYK – National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (Hungary)