The government has set a price cap of 2.94 euros on over-the-counter antigen tests in Spain
The cost of the tests is still not regulated in Italy and they can cost anywhere between five and 10 euros; however, professional Covid tests are capped at 15 euros for adults and eight for children.
Some of the most expensive tests are to be found in Belgium, the Netherlands and Ireland, although the latter does offer them for sale at a reduced cost in certain supermarkets.
Particularly during the sixth wave, self-diagnostic tests have become an invaluable tool for many, but the kits have come under much scrutiny due to the number of false negatives and positives reported. Less sensitive than PCR tests, the results also depend heavily on the patient’s viral load and the amount of time the virus has been incubating.
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Source: Murcia Today
