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Media OutReach – 16 May 2022 – Prenetics (the “Company”), a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, announced the launch of new online & offline pre-departure COVID-19 testing services powered by Flowflex™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (Flowflex™). The new offerings, called
At-home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test, mark another key milestone for Project Screen by Prenetics, a one-stop global COVID-19 testing provider that offers convenient services for rapid antigen test (RAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in Hong Kong. Going forward, Hong Kong travellers can choose to conduct pre-departure testing from the comfort of their homes, or at the Hong Kong International Airport Prenetics service counter. Currently, negative RAT results issued by Prenetics are accepted by more than 17 countries or regions[1] around the world.
As international travel for both business and leisure gradually resume, most countries have eased their travel restrictions to accept certified pre-departure RAT results. The new
At-home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test can be done using a self-administered nasal swab which is analysed using Flowflex™. Travelers can take the test at home under a virtually supervised video call with a trained professional to get certified digital test reports before their flight. Certified results will be available within 60 minutes after uploading the test results.
For travellers who plan to arrive at the airport earlier, the
HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test can be conducted at the Prenetics service counter located in Arrival Hall A of the Hong Kong International Airport. Travelers can receive test results within 30 minutes via SMS and email. The nasal swab collection will be performed on-site by a trained health professional and analysed using Flowflex™.
“The launch of the new pre-departure RAT service is a key milestone for Project Screen by Prenetics and strengthens our position to be “Your Go-To COVID-19 Testing Solution” in Hong Kong. While being able to travel again makes us all feel excited and hopeful about the future, it can be stressful to plan international journeys given the frequent changes in travel restrictions. With the new online and offline pre-departure RAT service powered by Flowflex™, travellers can take control of where they conduct pre-departure COVID-19 tests, enjoying greater convenience and peace of mind,” said Mr. Danny Yeung, CEO and Co-Founder, Prenetics.
To date, the Flowflex™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test has been the preferred at-home RAT in Hong Kong, with more than
12 million units sold in the market over the past three months. The Flowflex™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test is approved by more than 40 governments globally, including Hong Kong, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and many more. It is also the most accurate RAT in the market based on two global independent validation studies[2][3]
comparing it against 53 accredited antigen kits. It is also clinically proven to have 98.8% accuracy based on a multi-site clinical study[4].
Both
At-home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test require advanced booking, which is available as early as two weeks in advance.
Apart from
At-home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and
HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test, Project Screen by Prenetics also offers
HKIA COVID-19 Rapid RT-PCR Test, the gold standard in COVID-19 testing at Hong Kong International Airport too.
The price for Project Screen by Prenetics’ pre-departure COVID-19 tests are:
- At-home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test – HKD 299
- HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test – HKD 399
- HKIA COVID-19 Rapid RT-PCR Test – HKD 499
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Media Fact Sheet
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Pre-departure COVID-19 Testing Service |
Service Scope |
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At-Home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
(HKD 299) |
· The At-Home (Virtual) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test is a self-administered test virtually supervised and validated by trained professionals.
· Take the test at home using Flowflex™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and get certified digital test reports before your flight. · Receive a digital test report in · Negative results issued by Prenetics accepted by 17+ countries or regions*. · Nasal swab collection at-home with virtual supervision by a trained health professional · Bookings are available as early as 2 weeks in advance. Operating hours: 8:30AM-9:00PM. · Delivery of kits: Within 1-2 business days by courier. |
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HKIA COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
(HKD 399) |
· Receive a digital test report in 30 minutes via SMS and email. · Negative results issued by Prenetics accepted by 17+ countries or regions*. · Nasal swab collection will be performed by a trained health professional and analysed using Flowflex™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test. · Project Screen by Prenetics is located at Service Counter A03 at Hong Kong International Airport’s Arrival Hall A. · Bookings are available as early as 2 weeks in advance. |
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HKIA COVID-19 Rapid RT-PCR Test
(HKD 499) |
· Receive a digital test report in 2 hours via SMS and email. · Negative results issued by Hong Kong government-recognised ISO 15189 laboratory are accepted in most countries or regions*. · Combined nasal and throat swab collection will be performed by a trained health professional. For passengers travelling to Japan, a Nasopharyngeal swab will be performed as required by the Government of Japan. · Project Screen by Prenetics is located at Service Counter A03 at Hong Kong International Airport’s Arrival Hall A. · Bookings are available as early as 2 weeks in advance. |
* Due to constant changes in COVID-related travel requirements, travellers are advised to refer to the latest announcements issued by their destination country/region prior to their travels.
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