Question 1

How does the rapid antigen test work?

Accepted Answer

First, we will take a swab. You can choose if you want the swab to be taken from your deeper or shallow nasal or your throat cavity. Then, the sample is analysed by our medically trained staff. Within 20 minutes, you will receive the result via email.  For more information, check the following link: Process.

Question 2

How reliable and safe is the rapid antigen test?

Accepted Answer

We utilize the SARS-CoV-2 Rapid antigen test from the leading manufacturer Roche. It is said to be the safest test method due to its sensitivity rate of 96,52% and specificity rate of 99,68%. The test presents a usable solution for anyone who’s suspected of having an infection with the virus.  Please note, a low virus load can falsify the result of the test if the suspected infection happened shortly before the testing. In that case, a negative result might not eliminate the possibility of an infection.

Question 3

How do I receive the result?

Accepted Answer

We provide you with the result via email. Additionally, you can look up the result through the provided QR code. It will direct you to the result.

Question 4

How can I upload my rapid test certificate to the Corona Warning App (CWA) and how is the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) generated?

Accepted Answer

Your test result is available: Open the link from your result email. 
Please follow the steps:   1. Enter your date of birth and tick the box "I confirm that the test has been carried out". 
2. Click on "Use Corona Warning App".
3. To create the EU Digital Covid certificate, select the third item. 
4. Scan the QR code with your mobile phone (CWA must be installed) or click on "Transfer to Corona Warning App".
5. The CWA opens. Please click on "Request test certificate".    Done! Your rapid test certificate (EU Digital Corona Certificate) is now displayed in the CWA under the "Certificates" tab.

Question 5

Which documents do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

In order to go through with the testing procedure, an identification document is required. You can show us your ID, passport or driving license. For testing minors aged 16 and above please bring the filled out declaration of consent of minor. You can find the declaration as a clickable download in our footer.

Question 6

Do I need to be early?

Accepted Answer

Please arrive on time. Due to the online booking of appointments, it is not necessary to be early.

Question 7

From what age onwards can I get tested?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, infants are eligible for testing. However, for children and adolescents under the age of 16, parents must book, pay and be present for the appointment. For minors over 16 years, instead of the presence of the parents a declaration of consent is sufficient. For larger families, we advise to plan a little more time to ensure a smooth process. You can find the corresponding declaration of consent directly in our footer as a clickable download.

Question 8

What happens if my result is positive?

Accepted Answer

In case of a positive test result, you are required to start quarantining immediately. Furthermore, we are required to report the incident to the responsible health authority, which will contact you eventually to define next steps. The health authority will also ask you for a list of your most recent contacts. Therefore, we advise preparing such a list to facilitate their work. Please comply with the following quarantine requirements: https://www.berlin.de/corona/massnahmen/quarantaene/

Question 9

Can I travel with a negative test result?

Accepted Answer

If you’re planning to travel, we advise you to check the requirements of the travel destination country. Unfortunately, these differ from country to country. As a result, we cannot guarantee that a negative test result will be enough to travel. You can find current requirements from the countries here.
Current information about requirements within Germany you can find here. 
In most of the cases either our PCR-test or our antigen rapid test should be enough prove to travel to all countries.

Question 10

Which test do I need for traveling?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the destination. Even though the PCR laboratory test is recognized in most countries, a default answer is not possible. You can find out which test is currently required for your particular travel destination on this page of the German Foreign Office.

Question 11

When will I receive my test result?

Accepted Answer

For the rapid antigen test, which is also performed in the free citizen test, the result is available after only 20 minutes and will be sent to you via e-mail.

Question 12

Will my test result also be in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes you will receive your test result in English as well.

Question 13

Which information will be on my test result?

Accepted Answer

Your name, date of birth, the type of the performed test and the of course the result.
With the result of the rapid antigen test or free citizen test you will also find the sensitivity and the time of the sample taken from you

Question 14

How long is the result of the rapid antigen test valid?

Accepted Answer

The result of the rapid antigen test or free citizen test is valid for 24 hours.

Question 15

When do I need a rapid antigen test?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can travel to some countries with the rapid antigen test. You can find out whether the rapid antigen test is sufficient as proof for your travel destination on this page of the German Foreign Office or if you need to do a PCR test. With the rapid antigen test you can also shorten or end your quarantine and report to Germany after entry.

Question 16

Can I drop by spontaneously?

Accepted Answer

In order to avoid waiting time for all test persons, we kindly ask you to book appointments online beforehand. You can access our appointment booking system here.

Question 17

Can I rebook my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Therefore you can write an email with your request to support@coronazentrum-zentralbad.de. In the mail we need the following information from you for the rebooking: name, date of birth, booking code and the new and available appointment slot of your choice.

Question 18

How long does a Corona rapid test take?

Accepted Answer

The antigen rapid test takes less than 5 minutes to perform. The test result is then available within 15 minutes. Therefore the Corona rapid test takes less than 20 minutes in total.

Question 19

When does a Corona rapid antigen test become invalid?

Accepted Answer

In rare cases, a rapid antigen test may provide an invalid result or not be evaluated. The result is then inconclusive. This happens, for example, when the control line does not appear on the test cassette. In this case you will receive a notification and can perform another test free of charge.

Question 20

what happens if a rapid test is invalid?

Accepted Answer

In rare cases a Corona rapid antigen test may provide an invalid test result. In this case, you will automatically receive a notification and can perform another test free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about the Corona test.

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Ländern erforderlich

Sicherstes Testergebnis am selben Tag
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Schnelltest

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Schnellstes Testergebnis in nur 20 min

Ohne Anstehen

in 5 min testen lassen

Inklusive Zertifikat in Deutsch und Englisch

Frequently asked questions

Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about the Corona test.

Wählen Sie Ihren Coronatest

Bürgertest

1x pro Tag KOSTENFREI testen

Schnellstes Testergebnis in nur 20 min

Ohne Anstehen in 5 min testen lassen

Inklusive Zertifikat in Deutsch und Englisch

NEU: Express- PCR-Test SAME DAY Garantie*

Nur

Für Reisen in einigen Ländern erforderlich

Sicherstes Testergebnis am selben Tag *bei Probenentnahme bis 18 Uhr

Inklusive Zertifikat in Deutsch und Englisch

Antigen- Schnelltest

Nur

Schnellstes Testergebnis in nur 20 min

Ohne Anstehen

in 5 min testen lassen

Inklusive Zertifikat in Deutsch und Englisch

1x pro Tag
KOSTENFREI testen

NEU: Express-
PCR-Test
SAME DAY Garantie*

Für Reisen in einigen
Ländern erforderlich

Sicherstes Testergebnis am selben Tag
*bei Probenentnahme bis 18 Uhr

Antigen-
Schnelltest