CORONA TESTS IN Vienna.
for businesses.
Information and appointments for Coronavirus testing
IHR LABOR is now offering PCR tests, rapid antigen tests and antibody tests for Covid 19.
To carry out the corona tests, i.e. a throat and nasal swab (PCR test), a nasal swab (rapid antigen test) and / or a blood sample (antibody test) in your company, an appointment must be made in advance by telephone at +43 1 203 67 74 in which we are required to discuss the process and all measures in detail.
PCR test
Direct virus detection of SARS-CoV-2 is possible using a PCR test. It is therefore the only reliable test to detect an acute infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. During this examination, a throat and nasal swab will be taken. Please note that direct virus detection using PCR is only ever a snapshot.
Rapid antigen test
Antibody determination
We use the CE-certified “Elecsys® Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S” test from Roche to determine antibodies. The test detects antibodies against the spike protein (S-lgG) of SARS-CoV-2 in a quantitative method. When looking at a natural course of infection, these are formed after roughly 3-4 weeks. The test is also suited to prove vaccination success and corresponds to the international WHO standard (NIBSC 20-136). We therefore provide the quantitative results in the WHO unit BAU/ml (Binding Antibody Units). A positive result measuring from 15 BAU/ml indicates the presence of neutralizing antibodies.
Our test for detecting neutralizing antibodies is in line with that of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer protection, thus falling under the “clear detection of neutralizing antibodies”.
A blood sample will be taken for this.
When does a Corona test make sense?
From a medical point of view, PCR testing makes sense if there is a suspicion of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. This is especially true if you have symptoms such as fever, dry cough or shortness of breath and / or if you have had contact with a sick person or people from crisis areas. An active infection can still be determined with people who are (still) symptom-free – This helps determine whether the person tested is the virus carrier.
In the case of antibody testing, it should be emphasized again that this should only be carried out around 4 weeks after the first symptoms appear. Only then can one determine whether a Covid-19 infection with the coronavirus has already run its course. Any immunity is the subject of various studies.
Medical findings of the Corona tests
Examination costs
To create an individual offer, please contact us at info1220@ihrlabor.at
Procedure
Regarding logistics, acceptance dates, etc. we would ask you to contact us by phone at +43 1 203 67 74. Depending on availability, we are also able to offer a service in which a well-trained IHR LABOR employee comes to your company location and provides both the nasal swabs for the PCR tests as well as blood drawing for antibody tests. This service is free of charge.