With the availability of the Rapid Antigen Test kit for self-testing, Covid is widely tested at homes, but its authenticity has not been confirmed. Many people go to medical stores in search of antigen test kits. Due to the scarcity of medical stores with such kits in stock, many people buy directly from online stores. Antigen testing has been discontinued in private labs and other testing centres. Only RTPCR testing is deemed valid. Government hospitals have also decided not to conduct antigen testing.

If the test is not performed correctly with the Covid Rapid Antigen Test kit, the results may be just the opposite. If the self-test result is negative and the symptoms persist, it is dangerous. Experts say that the test is not very authentic and can lead to false positives and negative results. If you walk out thinking it is negative, the disease will spread to more people again. If the virus load is low, the antigen test will also show a negative. This person could show symptoms in two days.

Health experts say it is best to do an RTPCR test, irrespective of the result from antigen test kits, which give results within 15 minutes.

250 in the market, Rs. 199 online

The market price of a rapid antigen test kit is Rs.250. The test kit is available in stores online for Rs 199. That is why most people order test kits online. People with symptoms go to the medical store and buy kits without getting checked in the hospital or labs. The drug companies say they sell the kits for Rs 80. It is being sold for Rs 250 as per the decision of the medical shop owners.