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Omicron detection independently confirmed - Testsealabs Antigen Test KitsMarch 12, 2022
With a change in the course of infection, new virus variants keep appearing, which must continue to be reliably detected by rapid antigen tests and PCR tests. As part of two laboratory studies, the detection of virus variants using the Testsealabs COVID-19 antigen rapid test was examined. The sensitivity of samples of the delta variant (B.1.617.2) and samples of the omicron variant (B.1.1.529) was determined. The Omicron subvariant BA.2 was also examined.  
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING FOR WORKPLACESMarch 15, 2022
Antigen tests are an effective tool to help employers prevent the spread COVID-19 in the workplace. Antigen tests, when used for screening employees in non-healthcare workplaces, can detect current infection before an employee enters the workplace or returns to work. Antigen tests are
Easy to give
Quick to return results
Low in cost
Travelling from outside the EU - Update travel informationA temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU is currently in place from many non-EU countries. The EU has created a list of countries for which these restrictions should be lifted. This list is reviewed every two weeks. 
 
A NEGATIVE ANTIGEN TEST: THE MODERN PASSPORTMarch 17, 2022
After almost two years of being stuck in your homeland, it’s time to finally pack your bags, catch flights, and travel again. In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, countries had closed their borders indefinitely two years ago. Thankfully, the pandemic situation is now more manageable through vaccination drives and testings.
 
ANTIGEN TESTING NOW PREFERRED BY SCHOOLS IN IRELANDMarch 18, 2022 
The rising number of children being kept out of school due to Covid-19 could be stemmed using antigen testing. The information came after it was made in a statement by the head of the Irish SME Association.
 
 
AN ULTIMATE GUIDE ON ‘TESTSEALABS’ ANTIGEN RAPID TESTMarch 22, 2022
 
The outbreak of Covid-19 Pandemic has challenged the entire world. We are living in times of crisis which hasn’t been seen before. There is enormous scale of uncertainty, anxiety and a state of fear all around the world. This superlative contagious virus has claimed countless lives leaving the scientific community and medical professionals baffled on how to contain it.
WHAT EFFECT DO MUTATIONS HAVE ON THE RELIABILITY OF COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS?March 25, 2022
Lately, there have been frequent reports of mutations in SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. In particular, variant B1.1.7 from England and variant B.1.351 from South Africa show a potentially increased infectivity. This raises the question of what effect such mutations have on the reliability of rapid tests and whether an infection with the English variant can also be detected.
 
 
THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE TESTSEALAB ANTIGEN RAPID TESTMarch 26, 2022
 
In order to offer our customers the greatest possible security, we are also constantly developing our rapid antigen test. A new version of the Testsealab Antigen Rapid Test is now available on the European market. This was evaluated in a new clinical study and showed top performance in terms of sensitivity and specificity.
How to Stay Safe from Coronavirus While on Public TransportMay 23, 2022
As Ireland faces it’s third wave of COVID-19 it is vital we continue to protect ourselves and vulnerable members of our society by working to reduce the spread of the virus in Ireland.
Holidays in IrelandMay 24, 2022
Discover top tips to stay healthy on holidays in Ireland Staycations are officially in! Staycations are officially in! As a nation we’re starting to appreciate the wealth of beauty and culture on our doorsteps in Ireland and spending more time exploring our magnificent country. From the stunning Wild Atlantic Way to the breath-taking Giant’s Causeway and all the fun-filled cities and picturesque towns in between, there are a lot of gorgeous areas to be more than proud of.