COVID-19 tests
Rapid Antigen Test
Diagnostic test
This test is taken by means of a nasopharyngeal swab (nose swab) and is endorsed by the INS as a diagnostic test.
Our test has more than 93% specificity and 97.8% sensitivity, likewise it has secondary validation by Colombian authorities and scientific groups, demonstrating a specificity of 98%.
This proof can be presented to travel to the United States.
The result will be sent via email 24 business hours after taking it.
It is recommended in:
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Asymptomatic people
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When the moment of contagion or onset of symptoms is not known.
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After day 12 of the onset of symptoms.
RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test
Diagnostic test
This test is taken by means of a nasopharyngeal swab (nose swab) and is recommended by the Ministry of Health and the WHO as a diagnostic test.
The technique of "Polymerase Chain Reaction", or "RT-PCR" for its acronym in English. In the case of the disease COVID-19, the test detects if there is presence of genetic material (RNA) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a clinical sample obtained from the patient's body
This test is the one requested by the immigration authorities for trips abroad.
The result will be sent via email from 3 to 5 days after the sample is taken*
It is recommended in:
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Person cared for in the home or outpatient setting who presents symptoms of COVID-19.
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Asymptomatic non-living contact with the confirmed case, within an epidemiological surveillance study.
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Close contact of person deceased by confirmed COVID-19.
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Other people who, according to medical or epidemiological criteria, should be tested.
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People with an entry requirement to destinations outside of Colombia.
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During the first 4 days of possible contagion.
Rapid Antibody Test
IgG/IgM
This test could determine if you had previous exposure to Covid-19 and if you have generated the antibodies. However,It is NOT a diagnostic testTherefore, the results must be analyzed by a doctor, who will define the conduct to follow.
This test is performed by means of a small finger prick to obtain a few drops of blood.
It is recommended for patients with more than 11 days of symptoms associated with Covid-19 and/or to determine the presence of antibodies.
It is recommended in:
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Diagnosis of Covid-19.
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Asymptomatic patients.
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Present at the airport or immigration authorities.
RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test
Diagnostic test
This test is taken by means of a nasopharyngeal swab (nose swab) and is recommended by the Ministry of Health and the WHO as a diagnostic test.
The technique of "Polymerase Chain Reaction", or "RT-PCR" for its acronym in English. In the case of the disease COVID-19, the test detects if there is presence of genetic material (RNA) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a clinical sample obtained from the patient's body
This test is the one requested by the immigration authorities for trips abroad.
The result will be sent via email from 2 to 10 hours after taking the sample*
It is recommended in:
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Person with symptoms, suspicion or contact with a positive patient.
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Asymptomatic non-living contact with the confirmed case, within an epidemiological surveillance study.
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Close contact of person deceased by confirmed COVID-19.
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Other people who, according to medical or epidemiological criteria, should be tested.
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People with an entry requirement to destinations outside of Colombia.
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During the first 4 days of possible contagion.