Coronavirus COVID-19 Test Kits
Two Types of Testing Are Being Conducted in USA
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Approved by FDA
Rapid Response (10-15 minute) Antibody Testing (IGm/iGg)
Only allowed by Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Point-of-Test –
Not approved for home use
Two types of testing are being conducted in USA
Benefits of Rapid Response IgM/IgG Antibody Testing
● Get test results in 10-15 minutes – no lab required
● No need to send biological samples to laboratory and wait days for results unless they test positive and are at high risk (seniors, underlying health conditions, etc.)
● Can be conducted by health care workers at point-of-test
● No FDA approval of test required if conducted by trained health care professional at point-of-test and FDA disclosure statements are provided
● Save 95% of costs of PCR test – only conduct PCR if test is positive
● Can be used to test at drive thru testing sites, doctor’s offices, senior care facilities, homeless shelters and other locations by trained professionals
● Antibody testing is needed to determine population who have contracted Coronavirus since virus first detected in December 2019.
Pharma Kiosk Vending Machines can help deliver Coronavirus Supplies, Test Kits Including:
N95 face masks, Digital Thermometers, Disinfectant Wipes, Hand Sanitizer Packets, Cough and Congestion Medicines, Kleenex Packets, Latex Gloves and other Home Quarantine recommended items and medical supplies
