Difference Between Rapid, Antigen, and PCR Test, Read This Before Going on a Trip!

Rapid, Antigen and PCR Test – We know that the adventurous side of you must be longing for a vacation after spending a long time in quarantine. At the moment, you can still explore local destinations and some places abroad. However, you have to make sure that you follow the health protocols everywhere you are.

Before you fly to other cities/ countries, you must take the COVID-19 test. In Indonesia, there are three types of COVID-19 tests: Rapid Antibody Test, Rapid Antigen Test, and PCR Test with varying levels of accuracy.

The type of test you need to take differs depending on the type of transportation you use and the destination. To make sure which kind of test you need to take, check out tiketsafe.

Read more:

• How to Book COVID-19 Test through To Dos
• Traveling During the Pandemic: What You Need to Know
• Perks and Benefits of Booking Flights at tiket.com

Choose Your Test Wisely

1. Rapid Antibody Test

For Rapid Antibody Test, you can get the result in a short time. Within 15 minutes, you will be able to find out whether you’re reactive or non-reactive toward the virus. The sample of blood will be taken from a finger prick test.

This test is the most widely used test at the beginning of COVID-19. It is quite affordable, which is around 150,000 IDR* per test. However, the Rapid Antibody Test is the least accurate among the other tests.

2. Rapid Antigen Test

Rapid Antigen Test is more accurate compared to Rapid Antibody Test. It costs between around 200,000 IDR – 500,000 IDR* (the price depends on where you take the test).

The Rapid Antigen Test is carried out by taking the mucus sample from your nose using a long cotton bud.

You will have your result in less than 2 hours. If you’re tested positive, you have to do the PCR test.

3. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test

PCR Test is the most accurate compared to the other two options above. Similar to the Rapid Antigen Test, the process is by collecting mucus samples using swabs (which look like long cotton buds).

You can get the result within 1-5 days. The cost for this test starts at 900,000 IDR*.

Do the Required COVID-19 Test Before Going on a Trip

After you find out which test you need to take for your next trip, you can surf tiket.com and click on our To Dos menu to book for COVID-19 test at your chosen location.

COVID-19 drive-thru tests are also available. It is a safer option because it requires less human contact. You can just sit in your car and the test will be performed while you’re inside your car.

Book a COVID-19 test at tiket.com. There is also a home-service package! Not only about COVID-19 test, at tiket.com, you can also book flight tickets and accommodations.

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*Prices are valid at the time of writing