COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
CeGaT offers COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. The rapid antigen test detects active infection with SARS-CoV-2 within minutes. Testing requires a minimally invasive nasopharyngeal swab that is performed on-site. The Longsee 2019-nCoV Ag Rapid Detection Kit (Immuno-Chromatography) from Guangdong Longsee Biomedical Co., Inc that we use is based on the proven lateral flow principle and provides reliable results in the shortest possible time.
Priceinformation: The rapid antigen test costs 2,-Euro (incl. certificate)
For travel abroad, we offer a certificate (2,-Euro) in German and English. Please observe the official travel regulations of your travel destination.
Note: Free citizen testing “Bürgertest” no longer be offered at the testing site
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at corona@cegat.de or by phone at +49 7071 56544-20 (available on weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
Tübingen
Test Center Fairground
Address:
Festplatz (Fairground)
Europastraße 50
72072 Tuebingen
Note: Rapid antigen tests are performed in cubicle 2. Registration is not required. Please dress appropriately to the weather conditions.
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Sat 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Directions:
Contact
Registration is neither necessary nor possible.
If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail at corona@cegat.de or by phone at +49 7071 565 44-20 (available 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
Note: In case of increased demand, we are not able to guarantee testing 15 minutes before the test station closes. Please line up on time and dress appropriately to the weather conditions.
Key Facts
The Most Important Information at a Glance
- Available at all CeGaT testing sites.
- Required sample material: minimally invasive nasopharyngeal swab. The swab and the application of the sample material to the carrier are performed by our medical staff.
- The result is available within 15 minutes. Positive test results are reported to the public health department in accordance with the respective regulations.
- A certificate is issued for the result of the rapid test.
Information about the LONGSEE COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
The COVID-19 antigen rapid test we use has a CE mark. Using a nasopharyngeal swab, the Longsee 2019-nCoV Antigen Rapid Test detects both symptomatic and asymptomatic corona infections.
Clinical studies determined the Longsee 2019-nCoV Antigen Rapid Test to have:
- a sensitivity of 100% (at Ct ≤ 25)
- a specificity of 99.5%
Corona Rapid Test Certificate for Travel Abroad
For travel abroad, we offer a certificate in German and English. Please observe the official travel regulations of your travel destination.
Procedure
1. Go to a CeGaT GmbH testing site
Antigen testing is performed without prior appointment at the CeGaT testing sites.
2. Sample collection
Our medical staff will perform the antigen testing on-site.
3. Result
The result is available within 15 minutes.
