Irish company LetsGetChecked has launched a new 72-hour Covid-19 test that you can do at home.
The test is a nucleic acid amplification in vitro diagnostic test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which remains the gold standard for diagnosis of infection.
To get tested, customers order a kit online, complete a suitability questionnaire, and collect a lower nasal swab sample for processing and physician review.
Results are available on the patient’s LetsGetChecked account and app within 24-72 hours of the sample being received by the laboratory.
While the samples must be sent to America for testing, results are still typically returned within about 48 hours.
The tests cost approximately €129 per kit and can be ordered from the LetsGetChecked website.
They typically arrive within 24 hours from purchase.
Peter Foley, Founder and CEO of LetsGetChecked said: "We’ve spent years building the only true end-to-end service on the market that delivers unparalleled service to our customers. As an Irish company, we are thrilled to introduce our at-home COVID-19 tests to consumers in Ireland to fight the virus.
“In addition to assisting on a consumer level, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with leading Irish companies in need of testing programmes that will foster safe working environments.
"The coronavirus crisis has impacted all of us and we are keen to do what we can to help Irish people feel safe and secure during this challenging time.”
