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Hough COVID-19 RAT 5-Test Kit $49.90 Delivered, Extra 7% off with 14 Kits, Extra 5% off for Furthr Members @ RapidProof

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Hough COVID-19 RAT 5-Test Kit $49.90 Delivered, Extra 7% off with 14 Kits, Extra 5% off for Furthr Members @ RapidProof
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AssociatedPIlovecashback on 23/12/2021 - 08:23 rapidproof.com.au (1209 clicks)
Last edited 23/12/2021 - 18:30 by 1 other user

Some very competitive rates for Hough a d Roche tests at RapidProof, up to 9% off the more you buy and with an additional 5% off all purchases for any Furthr members (Simply download Furthr, signup for free and link your card prior to shopping).

Products and discounts :

Hough test kits (An additional 5% off all of these prices for Furthr members) :

  • 1 PACK FOR $49.90 (5x tests)
  • 4 PACKS FOR $48.40 per pack SAVE 3% (20x tests)
  • 7 PACKS FOR $47.41 per pack SAVE 5% (35x tests)
  • 14 PACKS FOR $46.41 per pack SAVE 7% (70x tests)
  • 100 PACKS - SAVE 8.5% per pack

Roche test kits (An additional 5% off all of these prices for Furthr members) :

  • 1 PACK FOR $56.55 (5x tests)
  • 4 PACKS FOR $54.85 per pack SAVE 3% (20x tests)
  • 7 PACKS FOR $53.72 per pack SAVE 5% (35x tests)
  • 14 PACKS FOR $52.59 per pack SAVE 7% (70x tests)
  • 100 PACKS - SAVE 8.5% per pack

Shipping costs:

  • Standard : 2-8 business days - $14.95
  • Express : 1-4 business days - $19.95
  • Free Express : For orders over $280
What rapid tests are and how reliable are they?
- Here’s is a detailed article with a full breakdown:

https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-do-rapid-antigen-tests-w…

About Rapid Proof :

“Rapid Proof is one of Australia’s leading independent distributors of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Self Tests.

Based in Melbourne we are proud to support Australia in managing and responding to the pandemic.

Our aim is to provide you with an exceptional level of service and great value for money.”

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    • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 08:44
      +1

      Hough - “High sensitivity” & Roche - “Acceptable sensitivity”

    • muwu on 23/12/2021 - 11:50
      +1

      Just in case there are a few people who haven't read up on the utility of rapid antigen tests (RATs):

      When you read the sensitivity numbers - that is, the likelihood of the test faithfully returning a positive result if you do indeed have SARS-Cov-2 - you will see percentages somewhere above 80%, with the highest sensitivity ones >95%.

      This high percentage applies to people who are both (i) symptomatic, and (ii) testing during the most acute phase of their illness (typically the first 5 days of symptoms).

      When studies have looked at using RATs on asymptomatic subjects, the sensitivity numbers are closer to the ballpark of ~40-60%.

      That is if you do have SARS-CoV-2 and are carrying it without any symptoms, there is about a flip-of-the-coin chance that you'll detect it using a RAT.

      That makes a RAT have very little use for screening purposes - you know, the classic line of "I'm visiting the grandparents and want to be sure," this does not provide that reassurance.

      As far as screening is concerned, RATs only start to make sense when you are testing large cohorts, say a high-risk workplace. If you can reduce the asymptomatic carriers in that type of setting by ~50%, you are significantly reducing potential exposure.

      At an individual level, RATs are only useful for providing a fairly high indication of whether or not you have SARS-CoV-2 if you have developed symptoms. In which case, you need to be getting a formal RT-PCR test and isolating anyway.

      Conclusion: RATs have no role to play at a consumer level. They may have an ancillary role to play in large populations when implemented by a government or corporate body.

      • Savas on 23/12/2021 - 12:42

        that's a bit disappointing but surely ~40-60% is still better than nothing?

        • muwu on 23/12/2021 - 12:44

          but surely ~40-60% is still better than nothing

          To achieve what goal?

          • Savas on 23/12/2021 - 12:46

            @muwu: when visiting grandma or going to work. kerry chant suggested using them too so it's not like i'm an idiot.

            • muwu on 23/12/2021 - 15:54
              +1

              @Savas:

              when visiting grandma or going to work

              So now when you head out the door with your negative RAT, you'll be armed with the knowledge that you might not be an asymptomatic carrier, rather than having no idea. Can't see how that assists in making decisions about your social engagement 🤷🏼‍♂️ It might give you false confidence, as long as you keep ignorant of the RAT's low sensitivity for asymptomatic screening.

              Kerry Chant

              The NSW government's only intention is to reduce demand on RT-PCR testing, which currently cannot meet the quantity of citizens presenting. At the cost of missing cases, which has little utility now that contact tracing at these numbers isnt possible, they free up swabs for those that really need them (more likely symptomatic, and therefore higher probability of transmission) and save on the expense of pathology services.

              • Savas on 23/12/2021 - 16:00
                +1

                @muwu: Say the antigen test says you’re positive, then you don’t visit grandma. Isn’t that better than visiting grandma when you are positive?

  • tabboo on 23/12/2021 - 08:31
    +2

    RA tests are expected to be made free in NSW from Today

    • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 08:34
      +1

      That would be awesome for the country 🙌🏻👏

    • aoeueoa on 23/12/2021 - 08:51

      True. I just bought some myself so with the news that it's free i feel a bit silly. But there's no knowing how the distribution of the free tests will go or how we'll obtain them.

      • PVA on 23/12/2021 - 09:56

        Don’t feel silly.
        Who knows how long it will take for freebies.

      • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 10:53

        Yeah indeed, potentially worth having a few now until the free distribution comes, no doubt they need to get the stock and then start distributing which may take some time 🙌🏻

  • michaelb94 on 23/12/2021 - 08:33

    Same price at chemist warehouse, which I trust more

    • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 08:38
      +1

      🙌🏻 Always good to have options if there was any shortages or need to bulk buy for any reason 🙌🏻

    • Gradesbrah on 23/12/2021 - 09:41
      +1

      Sorry, where are these tests available at Chemist Warehouse? Online it seems only one brand, not either of the ones listed here, and no bulk price close to what is listed here.

      • michaelb94 on 23/12/2021 - 10:42

        I managed to buy 2 packs at $50 each with free click and collect yesterday

    • PVA on 23/12/2021 - 09:52

      Sold out at all my local chemist warehouse and supermarkets.

      • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 10:55
        +1

        I believe a lot of places are out of stock hence posting this just incase if became useful for anyone who needs them but can’t get them 🙌🏻

  • Savas on 23/12/2021 - 11:03

    isn't it better to buy the tests from HealthyLife which are still cheaper and higher sensitivity?

    • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 11:06
      -1

      Their Hough 5 pack is the same price but Furthr members (Which is free to signup) get 5% off also so actually cheaper. Roche is a little more pricey but has the highest sensitivity

      • Savas on 23/12/2021 - 11:10

        why do you say Roche has highest sensitivity? above you said the other brand was better.

      • moocher on 23/12/2021 - 12:03

        See TGA website - Hough is 'high sensitivity', Roche is 'acceptable sensitivity'

        • AssociatedIlovecashback @ Rapid Proof on 23/12/2021 - 12:18

          Correct, Roche was in a higher sensitivity bracket but the TGA is always reviewing so now currently it is ‘acceptable sensitivity’ from the article above also 🙌🏻 So TGA is always the best source of truth 🙌🏻

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