When to get a PCR test

— cllr elisa o'donovan (@elisaodonovan) november 14, 2021 while they're no substitute for a more accurate pcr test where symptoms present, they're handy for checking yourself on the go, especially if you do a lot of travel or public-facing work - and knowing when to take immediate measures if one comes up positive. Until they're more widely available at retail, they're starting to get a little thin on the ground, especially with nphet recommending twice-weekly testing for those going to their physical places of work - here's where to look. Chemists pharmacies up and down the country will have both testing kits and in-house testing on offer - though availability in the current circumstances for testing kits varies from shop to shop, of course.

On newstalk breakfast this morning, immunology professor paul moynagh called nphet’s stance into question. “i have been surprised in terms of how reticent we have been in terms of rolling out rapid forms of testing, including rapid antigen testing,” he said. “i think there is a place for these. ”he said antigen testing should not be compared to pcr testing as they have different uses. “the proposal is not to use rapid antigen testing as a definitive diagnostic,” he said. “it is as a screen. “it is a tool that we have to reduce transmission of the virus so i think there is certainly a place for rapid antigen testing.

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When to get antigen tests

It had been expected subsidised tests would be available in pharmacies for €2-3. However, two separate retailers have announced plans to start selling cheaper tests anyway. Supermarket chain lidl announced it will be selling individual tests for €2. 99 from tomorrow. It notes the tests are approved for use in ireland and the eu. Lidl ceo jp scally said making the tests "affordable and accessible for everyone is the right thing to do". Meanwhile, pharmacy group mccauley is also cutting antigen test prices. A single test will cost €5, while a five-pack has been reduced from €24 to €15.

How do I get my results?

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