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Do you need efficient, reliable Covid surveillance testing for your Auckland workforce? (and to provide another layer of protection for your team)

As the country moves through the ever-changing requirements of the Covid Protection Framework, it can be hard to keep up with all the things you need to know. But, we can help you protect your team through the use of Rapid Antigen Testing (RATs). First and foremost, Covid surveillance testing helps keep your employees safe and your Highbrook business protected.

Of course, the type of work you undertake may require extra vigilance and regular surveillance testing of your workers, for example, food preparation impacts customers too. Similarly, you may wish to add an extra layer of protection to ensure the safety of your workforce. Extra measures could even prevent a shut down due to a Covid outbreak among employees.

What is a Rapid Antigen Test (and how does it differ from swabbing?)

As it’s new to NZ, you may be unsure of just what Rapid Antigen Testing is. Until now we’ve all been familiar with PCR Covid testing swabs. A Rapid Antigen Test detects the presence of specific proteins by using an immunoassay test. It works similarly to a pregnancy test.

Moreover, RATs can now be done on-site at your business, or given to employees to have at home so that if they become unwell, they can test at home without having to wait in long queues.

We can supply the Ministry of Health approved RATs kits as well as offer simple virtual training sessions on how to complete tests.

Businesses in the park such as Newly Weds Food and Mr Chips are now up and running with these tests.

Peace of mind without the stress of driving to work or a testing centre has been well received by employees in businesses we have supported.

Discover quick and easy ways to carry out Covid Surveillance Testing at Highbrook Medical, Auckland

Now, we can offer your business Rapid Antigen surveillance testing, either at your workplace or on-site at our state-of-the-art Highbrook Clinic. As we are within the business park, it cuts down the time your staff are away from the workplace. 

Normally, we can complete the test and give you a result within 15 minutes. You’ll agree that’s a great benefit compared to waiting at least 5 days, if not more, for the results from a PCR test. 

If, unfortunately, a positive test is detected, we can immediately follow this up with a PCR test at our Highbrook Medical Clinic. That’s because PCRs are still the gold standard test with the highest accuracy. Also, we can give you advice on getting your employee safely isolating and testing any other team members who may be close contacts. 

To begin with, our friendly, trained nurses can do this on-site at our clinic. But we can also help you to set up the testing requirements safely and effectively within your own business. 

This service includes our staff coming in to train designated members of your team to carry out RATs. You’ll find it especially helpful in allowing any shift workers to get tested as they start their shifts.

Why is RAT testing cost-effective for your business

Here are the top reasons RATs will be the chosen Covid test format for businesses in 2022.

• Firstly, our team to come out to your business and provide peace of mind. Contact us to request a pricing proposal.
• Secondly, employees require a minimum of time away from work to get the test. Tests can be done on-site prior to the working day starting or in-clinic but will be done promptly within 15 – 20 mins.  And you have the reassurance of quality assured process and result before they return to work. 
• Most importantly, if regular surveillance testing is required for your business to be compliant, we’ve got you covered.
• Rapid Antigen testing is a front of nose test, it is a little less unpleasant, so better tolerated by your staff.

Get started with regular, reliable Rapid Antigen Test services for business

As we enter the Omicron outbreak, our team are here and ready to assist in rolling out these services as a priority. So contact us early to make a time to speak to our team.