COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing is widely accepted for the rapid point of care screening of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) in the global population. It is not as sensitive, reliable and accurate as quantitative COVID-19 RT-PCR, however, its major benefits are its simplicity to rapidly administer and obtain results in regards to the COVID-19 infectious status of an individual. Currently, Virtual COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing is accepted by some countries for travel purposes and for other applications. At CEN4GEN, we provide Virtual COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services to anywhere in Canada at the convenience of your location (such as home or hotel). With this service, you use own COVID-19 Rapid antigen kit approved by Health Canada for self testing to swab yourself under the supervision of a CEN4GEN personnel using SKYPE, and a certified test report will emailed to you within 25 mins to 1 hr.
At CEN4GEN our services are focused on using COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing for the Point-of-Care population screening of asymptomatic individuals only. In other words, individuals who do not have any COVID-19 symptoms may book COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services with us. We do not provide diagnostic COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services for the population screening of symptomatic individuals, and to diagnose symptomatic individuals with COVID-19. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, you must not book any COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services with us.
Our Virtual COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services are applicable and accepted for:
- Travel purposes (international)
- Workplace screening
- Social events screening
Our Virtual COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test reports for travel purposes have secure QR codes which are important for COVID-19 testing travel documents in some countries. It is recommended that individuals who undertake SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Point-of-Care population based screening should still continue to follow public health guidelines, regardless of whether the results are positive or negative.
- We are an award winning Canadian corporation with global recognition and leadership in molecular medicine / molecular diagnostic medicine.
- Our priority is to ensure that your needs are met to maximize your testing objectives.
- We value high standards, ethics and integrity for the services we provide.
- Our services are rendered by distinguished, highly qualified, experienced professionals.
CEN4GEN offers Virtual COVID-19 Antigen testing services to individuals located anywhere in Canada. This is a convenient and affordable way for you to access COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing in the comfort of your desired location. We accept any COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kits approved by Health Canada for self testing that you use to swab yourself under the supervision of a CEN4GEN personnel using SKYPE. Examples of COVID-19 Rapid antigen test kits approved by Health Canada for self testing are from the following manufacturers: Andon Medical, BTNX, Abbott Diagnostics, SD Biosensor, PCL, Healgen Scientific, Becton Dickinson, Biolytical Laboratories, Orasure Technologies, Quidel, Ellume and Empowered Diagnostics. You may contact us for guidance on what COVID-19 Rapid antigen test kit could be applicable for you (Telephone: 844-CEN4GEN or Email: contact@cen4gen.org).
You must pre-book below, at least 24 hours of your appointment. Once you pre-book, we will review your testing request for feasibility and get in touch.
We accept clients from Monday to Saturday for Virtual COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing services, including after hours service (that is, after 9pm)
$25 CAD + GST per test – Guaranteed certified test report within 25 mins to 1 hr
Who would benefit from the CEN4GEN Virtual COVID-19 Rapid antigen testing services ?
- Individuals who want to get a COVID-19 Rapid antigen test report at the convenience of their location (such as home or hotel) at anywhere in Canada using their own Health Canada approved COVID-19 Rapid antigen kit for self testing.
- Individuals who need access to after hour services (like after 9pm).
- Individuals with a medical condition such as disability, immobility, immunocompromised, etc.
- Group of individuals who want to be tested together.
- Individuals with no or limited access to transportation.
- Individuals who may want to reduce their risk for community COVID-19 exposure, such as pregnant females, seniors, etc.
