Rapid antigen tests are available in stores from tomorrow.
You may have heard a bit about them, but here's everything you need to know: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/rapid-antigen-…
You may have heard a bit about them, but here's everything you need to know: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/rapid-antigen-…
👉 Rapid antigen tests can only tell you if you are *likely* to have COVID-19. In Victoria, a standard (PCR) test at a testing centre is still needed to confirm if you have COVID-19.
👉 If you test positive from a rapid antigen test, then you must isolate, get tested with a standard (PCR) test, and stay isolated until you get your results.
👉 Most rapid antigen tests will provide you with a result in 15 to 30 minutes. It’s faster but less accurate than a standard (PCR) test. It’s best to use them when you have COVID-19 symptoms.
The availability and approval of this technology for use in the home is a big step forward, but please take extra care to understand the result and what steps you still may have to take.
📲 For your guide to using and understanding rapid antigen self-tests, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/rapid-antigen-… for advice, diagrams and more.
📲 To see where to get a standard (PCR) test at a testing centre (if you test positive on a rapid antigen test) visit
coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-test…
coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-test…
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