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Here in Germany, we have already reached the point that my local grocery shop is selling rapid antigen tests.
Their product of choice is Hotgen, produced by a company out of Beijing.
Claims SENS 95.3% and SPEC 99.13% with the anterior nasal method.
#AVCT #ABDX #ODX
Here in Germany, we have already reached the point that my local grocery shop is selling rapid antigen tests.
Their product of choice is Hotgen, produced by a company out of Beijing.
Claims SENS 95.3% and SPEC 99.13% with the anterior nasal method.
#AVCT #ABDX #ODX
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There is now an unbelievable number of different products on the market in Germany, with the most popular being fairly local names, Roche and Siemens.
Both of these tests are being employed in school and kindergartens. Both employ nasal swab.
Schools testing twice weekly.
There is now an unbelievable number of different products on the market in Germany, with the most popular being fairly local names, Roche and Siemens.
Both of these tests are being employed in school and kindergartens. Both employ nasal swab.
Schools testing twice weekly.
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Kindergartens are giving parents two tests per week and encouraging their use.
The Roche test is essentially the SD Biosensor test the Siemens is Healgen. Both of which went through Porton Down but apparently weren't contracted.
Having spent so long studying the market,
Kindergartens are giving parents two tests per week and encouraging their use.
The Roche test is essentially the SD Biosensor test the Siemens is Healgen. Both of which went through Porton Down but apparently weren't contracted.
Having spent so long studying the market,
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it is clear to me that many of these companies are stretching the truth on the accuracy of their tests.
However, what appears to be happening is that the general public simply doesn't care. They barely read the packaging and simply want to secure tests for immediate use.
it is clear to me that many of these companies are stretching the truth on the accuracy of their tests.
However, what appears to be happening is that the general public simply doesn't care. They barely read the packaging and simply want to secure tests for immediate use.
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The local name/brand is certainly relevant and tends to lead their choice, along with the price.
The Hotgen test can be purchased as a single item at c. 6.50€ (£5.65) per test.
The German government truly has made it a free for all and as far as I can find,
The local name/brand is certainly relevant and tends to lead their choice, along with the price.
The Hotgen test can be purchased as a single item at c. 6.50€ (£5.65) per test.
The German government truly has made it a free for all and as far as I can find,
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have instigated no further validation processes other than those provided by the companies in their instructions for use, but as I say the consumer isn't currently looking that far into it.
The UK is certainly going down a more controlled and arguably much better route.
have instigated no further validation processes other than those provided by the companies in their instructions for use, but as I say the consumer isn't currently looking that far into it.
The UK is certainly going down a more controlled and arguably much better route.
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In time I still see quality rising to the top here, as the experience of these front running tests demonstrates failings and generates negative press.
However, we aren't there yet. Right now it's about massive demand and a completely free market,
In time I still see quality rising to the top here, as the experience of these front running tests demonstrates failings and generates negative press.
However, we aren't there yet. Right now it's about massive demand and a completely free market,
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where all that seems to matter is a product on the shelf.
With businesses also having to offer their employees at least 1 LFT a week, it's clear that demand is massive.
1 country only and likely not alone in its thinking.
where all that seems to matter is a product on the shelf.
With businesses also having to offer their employees at least 1 LFT a week, it's clear that demand is massive.
1 country only and likely not alone in its thinking.
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