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What is COVID-19/SARS-COV-2?

COVID-19/SARS CoV-2 is the definition of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom – Coronavirus 2, which is the strain of Coronavirus that causes the COVID-19, and is the virus responsible for the current pandemic.

Is PentaBase testing for COVID-19 variants/mutations?

Yes, PentaBase tests for the prevailing variant in society, which currently is Omicron without any further cost. If Omicron is detected in your sample-ID, we will update your testresult in the journal within a week after your conducted test.

How is PentaBase aiding in the detection of COVID-19?

PentaBase has become an active part of the fight against COVID-19. Through a rapid effort of our researchers, we developed a sensitive and specific multiplex RT qPCR version of the COVID-19 test, CoviDetect™. The test is unique as it allows the testing of three times as many samples with the use of standard laboratory equipment. This assay has since been used to develop CoviDetect™ Variants, which is assays that detect variants and mutations

With the use of our technology, we are able to detect SARS-CoV-2 and any of its mutations.

Is PentaBase testing for COVID-19?

Yes, we are testing for COVID-19 through PCR tests and IgM antibodies for COVID-19.

How is PentaBase testing for COVID-19?

We are testing for COVID-19 through a sample from the throat or the nose with a special swab which is collected by a medical professional. You also have the option to have a test sample collected saliva.

Our COVID-19 test is an RTq-PCR test and the sample will be analysed in our laboratory to detect any cases of COVID-19.

Our antibody test is conducted on serum prepared from venous blood collected from qualified personnel. We do not perform the antibodytest for children under the age of 12.

Who can get tested at PentaBase?

Our test service is offered to both private people and companies in the need of quick test service.

We do not perform COVID-19 tests from throat, nasopharyngeal or saliva for children under the age of 3.

Also we do not perform the antibodytest for children under the age of 12.

For more information on our service for companies, click here.

When will I receive my receipt?

If you pay with creditcard you will receive your receipt for your booking immediately after you booked your test. If you're paying with invoice, you will receive your invoice for your booking an hour after the last booked test.

Can I get a travel certificate?

PentaBase offers a travel certificate provided with results of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test and Antibody (IgM and IgG) test.

When your COVID-19 RT-PCR and antibody test result is ready, you will receive a text message and an e-mail with a link to your COVID-19 travel certificate.

Read more about how PentaBase can help you in relation to travel here.

Where can I get tested?

We offer COVID-19 test services for private people at our location in Odense, Esbjerg, Aarhus, Aalborg Lufthavn, Herlev, Kastrup, and Billund Airport.

Click here to book an appointment.

We offer COVID-19 test services for companies through a medical professional out to their desired location, or companies can come to our location in Odense, Esbjerg, Aarhus, Aalborg Lufthavn, Herlev, Kastrup, and Billund Airport.

When will I get the results?

We offer 8 services: Super Express, Express, Same Day and Next Day.

Super Express = You receive your test result after 1 hour.
Express = You receive your test result after 4 hours.
Same-Day = You receive your test result during the same day you have got tested, no later than 18:00.
Next-Day = You receive your test result during the next day, and no later than 12:00 pm
Japan Saliva = You receive your test result and japanese certificate during the same day you have got tested, no later than 18:00.
Japan Saliva Express = You receive your test result and japanese certifacte after 4 hours.

IgM Antibody test = You receive your test result during the same day you have got tested, no later than 18:00.
IgG Antibody test You receive your test result during the next day, and no later than 18:00 pm

Book your test here.

How reliable is our test?

Our COVID-19 test is based on our proprietary, patented technology and validated in close collaboration with Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen and Novo Nordisk.

Our COVID-19 test has a market-leading sensitivity and is, therefore, able to detect even small amounts of viruses. With this sensitivity, it is possible to detect the virus 2-4 days before it can be passed on to others.

Have you tested positive for COVID-19?

If you, or someone you know, have been tested positive for COVID-19, you can read more about how to behave here.

Is there a cancellation policy?

We require a 24-hour cancellation in advance of any appointment.
Any cancellation with less than 24 hours of notice is subject to a cancellation fee amounting to the cost of the service. If you wish to change your appointment, please send an e-mail to info@pentabase.com.

How do we comply with the GDPR-regulations?

The samples are handled anonymously, and the testing is done according to the GDPR-requirements.

Need more information?

We are always ready to answer any question you may have. Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Call +45 36 96 94 96 or send an e-mail to info@pentabase.com

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