Rapid Antigen Test is a new type of diagnostic approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for fast detection of the virus that causes COVID-19 in patients. It is recommended for use in field settings as well as in healthcare settings in combination with the gold standard RT-PCR Test.
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Advantages of Rapid Antigen Test
Speed
Results within 6 hours on a best effort basis
Economical
Accurate
If the test shows a positive result, it is considered as true positive, and does not need reconfirmation
Scalable
Can be used to test on hundreds of people in 1 day in field setting (eg like societies, apartments, corporate, manufacturing facilities etc.)
Easy to Conduct
Early Diagnosis
Who should get an Antigen Test done?
In Containment Zones or Hotspots
- All patients exhibiting symptomatic (ILI) influenza-like illnesses {patients having acute respiratory infection with fever ≥ 100.4 F (38 degree Celsius) and cough}
- Asymptomatic direct and high risk contacts (of COVID19 positive patients) with comorbidities (lung disease, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, blood disorders)
In healthcare settings
- All patients exhibiting symptomatic (ILI) influenza-like illnesses {patients having acute respiratory infection with fever ≥ 100.4 F (38 degree Celsius) and cough}
- Asymptomatic patients who are hospitalised or seeking hospitalisation, in the following high-risk groups:
- Asymptomatic patients undergoing aerosol-generating surgical/non-surgical interventions such as:
When should you get tested for COVID19 Rapid Antigen Test?
Should get tested once between day 5 and day 10 of coming into contacts with a COVID19 positive patient.
Can the antigen tests be conducted on-site Test?
Yes, the tests can be conducted on-site under strict medical supervision and within one hour of sample collection in extraction buffer.
How much does the Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 cost at RxDx?
A home visit for the same will cost ₹400/- extra within a 5 km radius of our branches
For locations beyond 5 km of the above mentioned RxDx branches, tests will have to be performed onsite. RxDx is organizing camps all over Bengaluru and adjoining districts for Antigen Tests. Apartments, societies, offices, corporates, factories or industries can contact our helpline numbers or leave their details in the Request for Info Forms to receive a call back from our representatives.
| Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19 (CAMP MODE) in and around Bengaluru | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| For a batch of 1 to 5 persons | 800 |
| For a batch of 6 to 10 persons | 750 |
| For a batch of 11 to 24 persons | 700 |
| For a batch of 25 to 49 persons | 650 |
| For a batch of 50 and above persons | 600 |
| COVID Sample Collection and Reporting Schedule @ RxDx (wef March 23, 2022) (Note: Rapid Antigen Test Report in 4 Hrs and Covid Antibody Test Report within 24 Hrs) |
If my Antigen Test results are negative, can I get a confirmatory RT-PCR Test done at RxDx?
Yes, RT-PCR Test facility is available at RxDx Whitefield branch in Bengaluru. To book a test, please follow these steps
- Call 080 4926 1111 to book an RT-PCR Test and provide your name, contact number and email ID
- Our Care Team will contact you for scheduling your test. They will collect your relevant details and Antigen Test Report and will send you a link for making a payment towards the test
- On the day of the test, report at the Fever Clinic in RxDx Whitefield branch as per schedule
- On the day of the test, report at the Fever Clinic in RxDx Whitefield branch as per schedule
- Care team will hand over a sanitized kit to you and will direct you to the RT-PCR sample collection booth
- After your sample is collected, you may exit from the dedicated gate
- Your report will be emailed to you within 24 – 48 hrs on a best effort basis
Where will RxDx perform Antigen Test?
As per ICMR guidelines, RxDx will perform rapid antigen in the following places under strict medical supervision
- COVID Containment zones or hotspots
- Field setting (eg societies, apartments, corporate, manufacturing facilities etc.)
- Our Clinics
*Is the test a confirmatory one for diagnosisis of COVID-19?
According to the ICMR, if the test shows a positive result, it should be considered as true positive, and does not need reconfirmation. However, those who test negative in the rapid antigen test should then be tested by RT-PCR to rule out infection.
