Corona rapid test

There are different types of corona tests suitable for different purposes. The corona rapid test provides results within minutes and is ideal as a self-test. There are layperson tests and professional tests, for professional application.

1. Certification and Approval: Ensure that the corona rapid test is approved by recognized health authorities (such as BfArM - Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices in Germany or the FDA in the USA). Certified tests provide you with the assurance that the tests are considered particularly reliable.

2. Accuracy and Reliability: Check the sensitivity and specificity of the test. These values indicate how accurately the test can detect a Covid-19 infection. A good rapid test should have a sensitivity (probability of correctly identifying an infected person) of over 90% and a specificity (probability of correctly identifying a non-infected person) of over 95%. The Longsee Rapid Test has the highest values of 100% for both specifications

3. User-friendliness: Ensure that the test is easy to use and comes with clear instructions. Some tests require professional execution, while others are designed for home use and can be performed without medical expertise. These tests can be conducted as spit tests, or as saliva, swab tests like the Hotgen Antigen Test, etc.

4. Delivery Time and Availability: Check the delivery times and availability of the test. During times of high demand, there may be shortages. It is important to receive the test in time, especially if you need it for a specific occasion, such as travel or events.

Whether one has contracted the coronavirus or not is not always clearly recognizable by symptoms. Therefore, without conducting a corona antigen rapid test, you have no certainty whether you are infecting and endangering other people, especially those who belong to a so-called risk group.


To optimally protect yourself and others from corona, it is highly recommended to regularly conduct a corona self-test. To do this, you can either buy Covid-19 rapid tests/corona self-tests yourself or rely on a citizen test at an official test station.

Buy Corona Tests for Daycare and School Needs

Since Covid-19 unfortunately affects every age group, Corona rapid tests for daycare and school needs are also available for purchase on Altruan.de. Since it is often very uncomfortable for children to perform a nasal swab, we offer lollipop tests, spit tests and regular throat tests.

The implementation of a gentle cheek swab is often easier for younger children than the nasal swab, yet it is important to regularly perform a Corona antigen rapid test on children as well.

To make the prescribed testing in daycares and schools easier for children, you can also buy lollipop tests, spit tests, and throat tests from us.

Corona Rapid Tests with Layman and Professional Approval

A distinction is made here between the simple self-tests, which are to be performed alone, and the antigen rapid tests, which are only performed by medical personnel. Important before purchasing a Corona self-test is the verification of layman approval. The Paul-Ehrlich-Institute works together with the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices to check the quality and reliability of the layman tests. In this review, the Green Spring and Hotgen Antigen Rapid Test performed excellently, as they showed high sensitivity. Both Corona antigen rapid tests can be found in the rapid tests category on our website.


For pharmacies or other official testing sites, we offer, in addition to the Corona self-tests/ rapid tests with layman approval also rapid tests with professional approval that you can purchase here in your Altruan online shop. All information on sensitivity and specificity is listed under the respective Corona antigen tests.

Buying a Corona Self-Test

You can resort to a Corona self-test, also called a layman test, in the case of an upcoming private meeting with friends or relatives. This is primarily to reduce the risk of infection, especially for members of a risk group. These include people over 70 or individuals affected by an autoimmune disease. The Covid-19 self-tests are to be performed by yourself and are easy to use. Instructions can be found here. To optimally cover your needs, you can also buy lollipop tests, spit tests, and throat tests from us. Taking a nasal swab is often not easy, especially for children. Antigen self-tests are available to all citizens, and you can buy self-tests directly from us in the online shop.

Antigen Rapid Test with Professional Approval

The difference between Corona self-tests and rapid tests is that the Corona antigen rapid tests may only be performed by medically trained personnel. Since the antigen rapid tests may only be performed by "professionals," they are also referred to as professional tests in everyday language. The antigen rapid tests are similar to a PCR test in that the swab is taken through the nose or throat. However, the difference is already hidden in the name. Whereas a PCR evaluation takes more time, the evaluation of a rapid test is done in ten to 15 minutes. In your Altruan Online Shop you can buy various brands of rapid tests with professional approval.