Rapid Antigen Testing for School, Work & Travel

The sample will be collected by one of our clinic physicians using deep nasal swabbing.

As per Public Health Ontario’s guidelines, antigen testing during Step 2 of reopening should be done 2-3 times per week, and 1-2 times a week during Step 3 of reopening. This frequency of testing will help in identifying the virus in asymptomatic individuals.

You will receive your results in approximately 15 minutes.

If your test results come back positive you will be required to take all necessary health measures and restrictions as per the Public Health Ontario COVID-19 protocols which include staying at home and self isolating. You should seek a PCR test as soon as possible to confirm your diagnosis.

If your test results come back negative, you should continue to follow all public health measures such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands. If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 later, stay home, isolate, and get tested.

Your quarantine measures should include:

• Not having any visitors unless it is essential, such as a care provider.
• Avoiding contact with others as much as possible.
• Keeping a 2 metre (six feet) distance from others in your home.
• Wearing a mask if you are in the same room as others in your home.
• Not sharing any personal items.
• Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces often.
• Washing your hands frequently.
• Coughing or sneezing into your upper sleeve, elbow, or a tissue and not into your hands.

The Rapid Antigen Testing has a test sensitivity of 90% when compared to a PCR test.

The cost of a Rapid Antigen Test is $20 including tax. To book an appointment at one of our affiliated clinics please click here.

Yes. The antigen-based tests will work since they are targeting the N antigen of the virus. And so far, the N antigen remains conserved in these variants.