RAPID COVID-19
ANTIGEN TESTS
RAPID COVID-19
ANTIGEN TESTS
ANTIGEN TESTS
Health Canada Authorized Testing Device
HEALTH CANADA AUTHORIZED
Authorized by Health Canada for point-of-care testing.
RESULTS IN 15 MINUTES
Easy-to-use test with instructional videos and easy-to-follow diagrams.
Most Affordable in Canada
The Canadian Shield is proud to offer the most affordable rapid tests for sale in Canada.
Disclaimer
Before Rapid Testing kits can be purchased, customers must review all of the training material listed under the product description (instructional video, procedure card, product manual).
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate knowledge, skills and judgement to perform the test. Rapid antigen tests are intended for use by trained laboratory personnel or health care professionals.
Rapid antigen testing devices should only be used for screening purposes. Nucleic acid-based testing, also called molecular testing or PCR, is the gold standard to diagnose active COVID-19 infection in patients with symptoms. For more information about self-testing and antigen testing devices, please visit the Health Canada website here.
ANTIGEN TESTING DEVICES INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Information, regulations, and guidance around the use of rapid antigen testing devices in Canada is frequently changing. While The Canadian Shield website is updated often, we recommend referring to the Health Canada website for the most up to date information on:
● Interim guidance on the use of rapid antigen detection tests for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 infection
● Overview of Testing Devices for COVID-19
● Antigen Testing Devices
● Point-of-care and Self-testing Devices
● Test Swabs
● List of Authorized Testing Devices
HEALTH CANADA AUTHORIZED
TRUSTED CANADIAN SUPPLIER
The Canadian Shield is the proud holder of a Health Canada Medical Device Establishment Licenses which permits us to manufacture and distribute medical devices in Canada.
MDEL License #: 11655 Company ID: 151799
Rapid Test FAQs
General FAQs
The following frequently asked questions pertain to rapid tests in general, regardless of manufacturer.
Yes! The Canadian Shield holds a Medical Device Establishment License from Health Canada.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device, manufactured by BTNX Inc., is a Health Canada authorized COVID-19 testing device for Point of Care testing. The Rapid Response COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device is intended for use by trained laboratory personnel or health care professionals.
For a full list of authorized testing devices, please visit theHealth Canada website.
Yes, there is tax charged on rapid tests! While there is a zero-rated tax exemption on PPE products (such as face shields and face masks), there is currently no zero-rated tax exemption for rapid testing devices in Canada.
Rapid Tests are used as a serial screening tool whereby individuals test themselves 2 or 3 times a week to detect if they are an asymptomatic carrier of covid-19. These tests are most effective when you are infectious and are one more layer of peace of mind and safety.
Rapid antigen testing devices should only be used for screening purposes. Nucleic acid-based testing, also called molecular testing or PCR, is the gold standard to diagnose active COVID-19 infection in patients with symptoms. For more information about self-testing and antigen testing devices, please visit the Health Canada website here.
If the appropriate test procedure and result interpretation has been followed and the result of your rapid antigen test is positive – contact your healthcare providers. You will need to have a second swab taken within 48 hours with a regular laboratory-based PCR test or a rapid molecular test. This may occur at a designated testing site. The result from this test would confirm if you truly tested positive for COVID-19. Continue to self-isolate while waiting for the laboratory PCR test result.
The BTNX Rapid Response Rapid Test cannot be used for travel. The regulations around COVID testing for travel is highly dependent on the country you are traveling to. While rapid antigen tests may be accepted in some countries, these tests need to be performed and signed-off by a trained individual, doctor, or pharmacist. We highly recommend you inquire with your country of destination or airline to find out what type of test you need to travel.
Compared to the regular laboratory-based PCR test, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests must be considered preliminary. The results from the antigen test must be confirmed with a regular laboratory-based PCR test. Interpretation of results in different populations varies based on specimen type collected and pre-test probability of COVID-19 in the patient being tested.
If we adjust the timeline for pre-orders online, this is for all *new* pre-orders going forward.
The Canadian Shield team is actively working to fulfill pre-orders within the stated timeline when you placed your order. If anything should change, our team will be in touch.
Currently, there are national supply chain shortages for rapid tests that have caused some delays. We appreciate your patience and we look forward to getting rapid tests into the hands of Canadians across the country very soon.
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BULK ORDERS
For larger orders of rapid tests, please use the Contact Form below to contact our Sales Team for a custom quote.
