How long are my Antigen Rapid Test (ART) results valid for?
Your ART results are valid for 24 hours (or according to your country of travel’s stated testing window). If it is for an event, please ensure that the 24-hour validity covers the entire event period. After your test is completed with Doctor Anywhere, you will receive your results via SMS, or via email for pre-departure test with notarised results and QR code. Your results and their validity period will be reflected in HealthHub too.
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What happens if my Antigen Rapid Test (ART) results are positive?
If your ART test results are positive, we will conduct a COVID-19 PCR test to confirm the test results. While the COVID-19 PCR results are being processed, you would need to isolate yourself at home. Should your COVID-19 PCR results be positive, we ...
If I'm organising or attending a multi-day event, do I need to take more than one Antigen Rapid Test (ART)?
Yes, if your event spans more than 24 hours, you would need to take more than one ART. This is because the ART results are typically only valid for 24 hours.
Can I walk into your clinics for an Antigen Rapid Test (ART), without making an appointment first?
Yes, you may walk into our clinics for a test without making an appointment. However, we would need to serve other clients who may have made appointments before you. For a fuss-free session, do make an appointment before coming down.
Can the ART result be used as a pre-departure test for travel?
Yes. Our ART results can be used as your pre-departure test for travel. You will receive your results as a digital pre-departure test HealthCert which has digital authentication. You will also be given a QR code that contains your notarised test ...
What is the difference between an in-clinic ART test and a self-test ART?
In-clinic ART tests are carried out by medical professionals, who are trained to carry out the procedure. This ensures results are more accurate. As such, pre-departure ART tests and most pre-event tests require the ART to be carried out in a clinic.