What Are Rapid Tests?

Guardian rapid diagnostic tests are ideal for use in developing countries or other low-resource settings. Our tests offer several benefits in these situations:

RAPID RESULTS. The ability to provide test results rapidly to the patient is one of the most important properties, as many patients do not return for their test results. Testmedica test results are available in minutes.

HIGH ACCURACY. For optimal use in low-resource settings, it is also important for tests to be accurate. In some cases, Testmedica rapid tests are more accurate than existing reference-level laboratory tests.

SIMPLE TO USE. Our tests are simple procedures and require little in the way of facilities, equipment, or training with limited or no need for instrumentation They are ideal for use at the periphery of health systems, often where there is no laboratory or electricity.

STABILITY. Typical shelf life as long as 1-2 years at ambient temperatures, with no need for refrigeration.

VERSATILITY & LOW COST. Guardian rapid diagnostic tests can effectively be used for several purposes:

• Epidemiology - to detect and monitor the incidence or prevalence of disease for targeting and evaluating health programs.
• Screening - used in case-finding to determine the prevalence of disease in asymptomatic individuals.
• Diagnosis - to identify, confirm, or rule out disease in symptomatic patients.
• Patient Management - to accurately prescribe therapeutic drugs and to monitor treatment.