In cooperation with the MVZ laboratory in Koblenz, all necessary samples, such as blood, are taken in my practice and sent by us to the laboratory.

The gold standard is considered to be the PCR testThis test, which is performed via a throat and nasal swab, only indicates whether an acute infection is present and is often required for travel.

Antibody tests These tests are performed by the Koblenz laboratory. They determine the IgA and IgG levels and indicate the current infection level as well as the body's condition after an infection (immunity).

antibody Rapid tests These tests indicate the IgM and IgG levels – that is, the acute and chronic antibodies. The current recommendation from the RKI (Robert Koch Institute) on its own website states that antibody tests are not considered reliable.

https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Vorl_Testung_nCoV.html

Antigen tests - Antigen (AG) tests can, however, be a useful addition to (PCR) testing capacities when meeting requirements, where a first (preliminary) decision about the possible presence of a transmission-relevant infection in a person needs to be made quickly (on-site, POCT) in the acute phase of infection (WHO, 2020a).

We therefore recommend that you first take an antigen test to avoid unnecessary strain on laboratories in difficult times like these.Antigen tests are performed in 15 minutes. During these 15 minutes, I will be happy to advise you regarding the coronavirus infection.