Rapid COVID-19 tests available at Medhof

Thabazimbi – Efficient and timely testing for COVID-19 is not only vital for individual patient management but is a key component in the efforts to control the pandemic.

Previously, COVID-19 could only be diagnosed by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular test. These tests were done by taking a swab sample from the nose, throat, or chest. The average turnaround time for these results is 24 hours.

 
Through the newly available antigen test you can now have your results within 15 minutes. With a quick prick of the finger, a person can be diagnosed even before they start showing symptoms or during the early symptomatic phases when individuals are likely to be most infectious.

These rapid tests can be done at Medhof Apteek at 66 Van Der Bijl Street, Thabazimbi, for R250.