Corona PCR gargle test

You should get tested for coronavirus if you have symptoms such as fever, cough and loss of taste/smell or have been in contact with infected people. Early testing helps containment.

This test examines your sample for the following pathogens:

Corona (Sars-Cov-2)

What symptoms are typical of a corona infection?
• Typical symptoms of a corona infection are fever, dry cough and difficulty breathing.

Can the symptoms change as the disease progresses?
• Yes, over the course of a corona infection, symptoms can develop and other signs such as headaches, muscle pain, loss of taste and smell can also appear.

How long does it usually take for symptoms to appear after infection?
• The incubation period for Corona is usually 2-14 days. In most cases, symptoms appear within 5-6 days.

Are all people infected with corona symptomatic?
• No, some people can be infected and still not show symptoms. One then speaks of asymptomatic cases.

What serious symptoms can occur with a severe corona disease?
• Severe coronavirus disease can lead to shortness of breath, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multi-organ failure.

Can mild symptoms of a corona infection indicate a less contagious variant of the virus?
• It is possible that mild symptoms indicate a less contagious variant of the coronavirus. However, it is also important to note that the severity of symptoms may depend on various factors, including the affected person's immune system and any previous infections. To be on the safe side and not endanger other people, it is advisable to seek medical advice if you have any symptoms of a corona infection and to take the recommended precautionary measures.

Can Corona also cause neurological symptoms?
• Yes, neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness, confusion and loss of taste or smell have been observed in some patients.

Can gastrointestinal symptoms indicate a corona infection?
• Yes, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in some coronavirus patients.

Which symptoms indicate a severe course of Corona?
• A severe course of Corona is manifested by persistent high fever, severe breathing difficulties and bluish discoloration of the lips or face.

Can it happen that Corona patients develop symptoms again after an improvement?
• Yes, some people whose symptoms resolve may later develop symptoms again and experience what is known as “long COVID syndrome.”

As soon as you order your test, your test box will be delivered within just 2-3 days.
The test box contains all the necessary materials for carrying out the test. Our easily accessible web app can be accessed via the QR code on the packaging and guides you step by step through the home test.

After you have successfully carried out the test, you hand in the prepaid test box to the post office, which will then be sent to our laboratory. Your sample will be professionally evaluated there. Your digital test result will then be available to you via the web app.

We will deliver your test box to you in environmentally friendly and discreet packaging. In it you will find everything you need to test yourself for Corona.

Gargle test box
• Quick start Guide
• Sample tube
• Sample transfer tubes
• Saline solution
• Safety bag with absorption cloth

• If the outside temperature is below 5° C and above 25° C, the test box with the sample must always be taken directly to a post office.
• Please note that the test does not replace medical advice or diagnosis. Your test result alone should not be used as a basis for independent treatments or measures. Please always consult your doctor.