The SARS-CoV2 virus has a specific genetic material (RNA). This test consists of taking a sample from the nasopharynx with a special swab to detect the presence of this viral RNA in your body. After taking the sample, the genetic material is extracted and amplified. The higher the amount of viral RNA, the earlier the signal will appear on the detection equipment. They are very sensitive (low false negative rate) and very specific (low false positive rate) tests. If you are positive in this test, it is evidence that you are a carrier of the virus (asymptomatic or symptomatic and with a higher or lower viral load depending on each case) and that therefore you could infect other people (active infection). The health personnel will inform you of how you should act in each specific situation.

Advantages of PCR: It is the most reliable test. Very sensitive and specific. Detect real risk of transmission

Disadvantages of PCR: more laborious, expensive and slow (hours)

This test detects certain proteins (not RNA like PCR) of the SARS-CoV2 virus. It requires taking a nasopharyngeal sample as in PCR. Being faster and less expensive than PCR it can be more practical if needed for a large number of people. A positive antigen test result is considered accurate when the instructions are followed carefully, but there is a greater chance of having a false negative result (it is possible to be infected with the virus but have a negative result). Depending on the situation, the practitioner may recommend a PCR to confirm a negative antigen test result, thereby increasing the final cost.

Advantages of the antigen test: Economic and fast (minutes). Detect real risk of transmission

Disadvantages of the antigen test: less sensitive and specific than PCR. A negative result may require confirmation by PCR.

Antibody testing is generally interesting after a full recovery from COVID-19. A small sample of blood is taken by puncture of the fingertip. The sample is then tested to determine if you have developed antibodies to the virus. The immune system produces these antibodies – proteins that are essential to fight and eliminate the virus. Positive IgG result does not guarantee immunity. Positive IgM result does not always mean active infection.

Advantages of the Antibody Test: Quick (Minutes) and economical

Disadvantages: it does not allow knowing if the person still eliminates viruses

Yes. Currently in Spain it is necessary for a doctor to prescribe the test. If you do not have a prescription, remember to indicate it in the prior appointment request.

Remember to make sure what period of time you are required to complete the test (24,48,72h before traveling regularly). The result of the tests will reach you in the email that you indicate when filling in your client file and it will be valid for presentation to the authorities that request it on the trip you are going to make (EU Digital COVID certificate). 

Key features of the certificate:

• Digital and/or paper format
• with QR code
• free of charge
• in national language and English
• safe and secure
• valid in all EU countries

Please remember to fill in the form with the personal data correctly. Once the EU Digital COVID certificate has been issued, personal data cannot be changed. Indavet is not responsible for erroneous data provided by customers or their consequences.

You can request an appointment by clicking on the corresponding buttons on this page. You will have to fill out a registration form with your personal data and accept the data transfer and protection policy. In the form you will find the option to request a preference for the date and time (morning or afternoon) for taking samples. Our staff will contact you to confirm the appointment or, if it cannot be done on that date or time, propose an alternative. Payment can be made by means of a cash / debit or credit card payment at the same time the samples are taken or by making the payment through the web using a secure PAYPAL gateway.