Pharmacies in Dubai that sell rapid antigen self-testing kits
Feeling under the weather and want to check whether you potentially have COVID-19? Widely used in Europe and the UK for home testing, rapid antigen test kits are now available at pharmacies in Dubai. Read on to learn more about rapid antigen tests in Dubai and where you can buy these self-testing kits.
ABOUT RAPID ANTIGEN TEST
The best thing about rapid antigen tests, which are also known as lateral flow tests, is that they can be performed easily at home and the results are available within 15 to 20 minutes. However, whilst these results do maintain a high degree accuracy, it’s worthy of note that they’re not quite as accurate as PCR test.
Any lateral flow test in Dubai you purchase will have the method of use clearly explained within. The vast majority will involve nasal and saliva swabs. Some just saliva swabs. There are also some rapid antigen tests in Dubai which involve mouth rinse and gargle sample collection.
LIST OF PHARMACIES WHICH SELL RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS IN DUBAI
Here is a list of pharmacies that sell rapid antigen tests in Dubai.
COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Community Pharmacy offers rapid antigen self-testing for COVID-19 in Dubai. These self-administered lateral flow test kits come with all the tools needed for testing. Community Pharmacy has Flowflex and Panbio kits of antigen tests in Dubai that can be ordered online from the official website or picked up from any Community Pharmacy near you.
- Cost: AED 35 test per kit| AED 150 test family
- Contact: +971-4-447-5827
BOOTS
Selective branches of Boots pharmacies are offering rapid antigen tests kits in Dubai. These test kits will ensure safety for the entire family. The test kits are available in Boots branches at Springs Souk and Mall of the Emirates.
Boots also offers in-store testing.
- Cost: AED 40 for one test per kit | AED 150 for four tests
LIFE PHARMACY
Life Pharmacy offers rapid antigen tests in Dubai online as well as at selected pharmacies. Visit the official Life Pharmacy website to order an antigen test by Flowflex, Accessbio, Carestart and Panbio.
- Cost: AED 39 for 1 test | AED 192 for 4 tests per kit (price may vary depending on brands)
ASTER
Aster Pharmacy one of the top pharmacies in Dubai offers Biospeedia rapid antigen tests both in-store and online with a home delivery option. The self-administered nasal-based lateral flow rapid Covid test in Dubai comes with everything you need to complete the at-home test.
- Cost: AED 39 per test | AED 195 for five tests per pack
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARE PCR AND ANTIGEN LATERAL FLOW TESTS IN DUBAI THE SAME?
No, PCR and rapid antigen tests in Dubai are different. Rapid antigen tests use a nasal swab sample to confirm the COVID-19 infection. You can easily perform the test at home and get your results in less than 20 minutes. PCR or a Polymerase Chain Reaction test is still the most accurate test to detect and diagnose COVID-19.
ARE RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS KITS RESULTS IN DUBAI ACCEPTED FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES?
Results from rapid antigen test kits in Dubai are unfortunately not accepted for the Al Hosn app, when travelling to and from the UAE, or for any other official purpose in the UAE.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS AND LATERAL FLOW TESTS?
Put simply – there’s no difference between a rapid antigen test and a lateral flow test. Two names for the same thing. Basically, rapid testing uses lateral flow technology to detect antigens that are present when someone is infected with COVID-19.
WHERE TO TAKE A PCR TEST IN DUBAI?
There are numerous places where you can get a COVID-19 test in Dubai. Visit any hospital near you or head to any Medcare clinic testing centres. Drive-through screening facilities are also available across Dubai.
That’s all for our list of home-based antigen tests kits in Dubai. For cautionary and preemptive reasons, it’s very much worth considering having a supply of these tests at home. An example being that before you visit the house of friends or family, everyone can test to ensure minimum risk of any potential COVID-19 infection spread. Stay safe and healthy out there people.
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