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We are almost two whole years into our current pandemic situation, begging for an end to it, yet it feels like nothing’s changed. Guidelines can still fluctuate in leniency, openings, closings, et cetera. Indecisiveness over who has what, and how bad it is. Along growing speculation everyday and seemingly no help in sight. But why? Why does it feel this way?

There have been stages of vaccines, newer guidelines, people still wear masks, yet the numbers feel ever bigger. And to this day we’re still backpedaling sometimes with things like medical supply shortages in certain areas. And to top that, urgent care and medical facilities schedules and their priorities have been split to such a fine degree. There’s no grey area sometimes, and people not getting the care they need when they don’t know what’s going on can be harrowing. There’s either little to no question, or it’s all questions when it comes to a diagnosis in 2021. With everyone assuming COVID is suspect #1 or your everyday sickness, no one is willing to take a chance that it’s not. And that whole scenario can have medical staff spiraling.

Luckily, CareStart has come in and thrown a huge wrench into COVID’s holiday plans. Their new COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests take the guesswork out of the equation. These antigen tests are known as Lateral Flow Tests. Meaning these tests can identify and detect the presence of a target substance without the need for costly doctor’s equipment. And in this case, they’re built to detect the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen. They’re fast, efficient and a near godsend in these times, and we’d like to tell you more about them. And if you just want to talk to someone for any questions you may have, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.

But first we’d like to quickly answer a very important question.

What Is A Rapid Antigen Test?

Simply put, a rapid antigen test is a suitable diagnostic test for point-of-care testing. That essentially means that these tests can provide near-immediate results so that you or a medical practitioner can figure out what to do from there. And CareStart’s rapid antigen tests are made with COVID-19 in mind. Able to detect the antigen that causes the disease, these RATs have definitely come in handy for the medical community.

What Makes These Tests So Good? 

Well if near-instant 10-15 minute test results didn’t sway you, we can dig a bit deeper to show you. Aside from being easy to use and fast for results, they’re also non-invasive tests. They’re nasopharyngeal swabs so no need to worry about any needles entering and leaving your body. Anterior and nasopharyngeal swabs have a sensitivity of around 87.2-93.8%, but have a specificity of 100%.  CareStart’s tests are the ultimate point-of-care testing method with that kind of reliability in your results.

They need no extra equipment, no extra costs for any medical expenses diverted to your testing. Just the easy swabs and nothing more. And they’re manufactured right here in the US, which can be a hard label to find sometimes. With them being a lateral flow test, stand-alone testing kits, the good news is they’re also available worldwide. And these devices are ensured availability because they’re under the Emergency Use Authorization. The EUA (according to the FDA) “is a mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures, including vaccines during public health emergencies..” That does include the COVID-19 pandemic as well.

But that guideline essentially ensures that equipment like that won’t be wasted on things like pointless paranoia. They’ll be used for legitimate purposes and can be readily available across the globe. With an FDA approval for a product in home turf, there’s no doubt that these tests can be a major advantage.

Final Thoughts 

Now that we’ve told you everything you need to know about CareStart’s new product, we hope we’ve helped you come to a decision. There isn’t really any reason to turn them down when the product practically has no downsides. People can get the proper testing they need when they need it through legitimate means. The results are undeniably fast, reliable and easily done. No invasive treatments that can cost you anything more than you have.

Worldwide availability and sitting under a guideline being protected from wasteful or improper use. What more could you ask for in a time when there can be a shortage of important products at the drop of a dime? These POC tests can be done by a professional in no time, and if need be, treatment options are available same-day. The way we see it, there’s no reason why CareStart’s COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests should be overlooked. With all the good they have the potential to provide in these times, CareStart is looking to be one step ahead.

As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”

We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.

You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.

We have the CareStart COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests available for purchase here. 

And if you just want to talk to someone, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.