{"id":42,"date":"2021-04-09T20:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T18:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jetzt-teste-ich-mich-selbst.de\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:49:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T11:49:26","slug":"landing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jetzt-teste-ich-mich-selbst.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"CORONA Antigen Rapid Tests - Now I test myself!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Find out how to properly test yourself and what you can do to get safely through the pandemic!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
In the Corona pandemic, we face so many changes and regulations, it's not easy to always keep track. And then there are those tests. They are supposed to bring us more freedom and security. But which tests are there and how exactly do they work? Rapid test and self-test - that's what we hear often. But why can I do some of them at home and why do I have to go to a test center or pharmacy for others? Don't the tests just require me to pick my nose and spit anyway? It's not that simple and yet it's easy!<\/p>\n
Many questions. We know that everyday life with Corona rapid tests is not that easy. That's why we want to support you in protecting yourself and your fellows with the Corona rapid tests. Find out which self-tests are available and how to test yourself correctly.<\/p>\n
Here it goes:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \"Now I'm testing myself!\"<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t At the moment, two types of Corona rapid tests are mainly used for self-testing. These are the so-called \"nose picker\" and the colloquial \"spit test\". These are rapid antigen tests that have been approved for home testing by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. Both tests are particularly easy to use and show the result after 15-20 minutes, depending on the manufacturer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t With the nose picker, a swab is taken from the front of the nose (approx. 2 - 2.5 cm deep) with the help of a stick. The sample is then mixed with a liquid and placed on a test cassette.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The spit test involves spitting deep throat saliva into a container. The sample is then mixed with a liquid and placed on a test cassette.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The two self-tests are particularly easy to use, but there are a few pitfalls that can affect the validity of your test. Simply picking your nose or spitting into the bag is not enough, even if the names of the two tests suggest it is.\u00a0In the following you will find the general procedure, what you should pay attention to and a few small tips when using the two self-tests.<\/span><\/p>\n Important:<\/b><\/span> Always follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of your self-test exactly, as the individual steps may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.\u00a0<\/span>The following illustrations do not replace the instructions for use of your self-test.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t To take the sample from the front of the nose, insert the cotton side of the stick about 2 - 2.5 cm into one nostril. The rod must now be turned in the nose and pressed against the nasal wall. Then do the same again with the same stick in the other nostril.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t This is unpleasant, but it must not hurt! So do not insert the stick too deep into the nose. However, if the sample is only collected at the very front of the nose, it may happen that not enough meaningful sample is collected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Next, the stick must be inserted into the test tube with the test liquid so the sample mixes with the test liquid.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t It is not enough to just insert the stick briefly into the liquid in the tube. The stick must remain in the tube long enough for sufficient sample to remain in the tube.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Taking the sample from the nose<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mixing sample with test liquid<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dripping sample liquid onto the test cassette<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t