Injurynet provides a range of services related to Rapid Antigen Testing, a COVID-19 screening technology that provides quick results and may help guard against outbreaks in your workplace.
Rapid Antigen Testing is a straightforward and relatively inexpensive COVID-19 test that provides results in around 15 – 20 minutes. It is less invasive than other testing methods, requiring a simple nasal and/or throat swab.
As a lower cost testing option, Rapid Antigen Testing is expected to become a more widespread requirement across a number of industries in Australia.
Rapid Antigen Testing is designed to screen asymptomatic people for the virus. It is not a diagnostic test and does not replace PCR testing, which offers greater precision. It can be a useful screening tool to prevent or limit outbreaks in workplaces, particularly in high density and high risk settings.
It should be used in conjunction with other preventative measures such as physical distancing, mask wearing and hand hygiene. Any employee displaying possible symptoms of COVID-19 should undergo a PCR test and self-isolate.
Under Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration guidelines, Rapid Antigen Testing can only be administered by trained healthcare practitioners (such as doctors, nurses, paramedics) or by trained staff under their supervision.
Injurynet will run online training and supervision of testing staff providing certificates of competence demonstrating the compliance required by the TGA, NSW Health and other state governments.
We provide medical management and support to your self-delivered Rapid Antigen Testing program by our experienced in-house medical advisors and nurses.
We also provide advice on the types and quality of Rapid Antigen Tests currently available.
We can deliver an onsite Rapid Antigen Testing program, with nasal or throat swabs collected by suitably qualified health professionals wearing appropriate PPE.
In Sydney, we can facilitate a drive-through testing program, allowing your employees to be tested on their way into work.