Buying the Right Number of Covid-19 Test Kits for You

Now that we are almost through October and swapping out our shorts and t-shirts for jackets and snow boots. On those cold trips to the supermarket, it can be more than groceries you’re bringing back home; from a nasty cold, all the way to Covid-19. When it comes to Covid, I know it’s easy to get paranoid, we’ve all asked ourselves: How can I be sure that what I have is Covid? Nobody wants to run out of test kits, which is why you should always make sure to buy the right amount, but how much is that exactly? This post will help you along and give you an easy way to remember too!

Which Covid Test Kit to Buy for Yourself 

Let’s say you live by yourself, maybe you’re in college dorms, or perhaps you live on your own. You may feel tempted to only buy one or two test kits, but you be better off with five. Let’s say you’ve come back home, and you’ve got a bit of a cough, and not just that, a headache too. You take a test that day and it comes back negative, phew! But now it’s tomorrow and you’re feeling worse, so you use the second test, and it comes back positive and just like that you’re out of test kits. Not ideal, right?

Why Five test Kits Per Person is the Standard

Two tests just aren’t enough to cover the full cycle from early symptoms to confirmation and eventual recovery. It’s important to remember that sometimes, early tests can bring a false negative, where you most certainly have Covid, but the virus hasn’t replicated enough to be detected. Essentially, even though you have Covid, the viral load in your body isn’t enough to be detectable just yet. It is always best to air on the side of caution; if you feel you might have Covid, then treat it as such until you’ve 100% sure it isn’t. So then how much is enough to be safe? I would recommend five test kits per person; this will give you ample opportunity to run multiple tests throughout your illness, from early testing all the way through to full recovery.

What Covid Test Kit to Buy for the Family.

Maybe you’re not buying just for yourself, you might be a parent and want to have enough test kits to keep the whole family safe. Well, let’s assume you have a family of four, that’ll be five test kits per person, add it all up and 20 test kits is what you need. You always want to make sure each person has five test kits to use; this way they have a head start on tracking their illness from early symptoms to full health.

When Should You Buy Two Test Kits?

So, when would you just buy two test kits, we sell them, so there must be a reason. Think of our double packs as a “Just to be safe,” option. Maybe you’re going to a concert, or meeting some friends for dinner, and you’re unsure if that runny nose is Covid, or the result of a chilly day. These test kits are a great way to remove that little doubt from your mind so you can enjoy yourself without worrying that you're greeting your friends with more than just your presence.

Why Choose PPE Supply?

Now this article might have been the reminder you needed to go get yourself some test kits, and fortunately for you, you’re already in the right place to get them. PPE Supply Canada is your trusted source for high-quality personal protective equipment and health solutions. We guarantee authentic, reliable products backed by wonderful customer service. So, just a refresher, if you’re only buying for yourself, then one box of five Covid-19 test kits will be great for getting a head start on your illness. If you’re buying for the family than a pack of 25 will, make sure the whole family is safe, and for those last-minute checks, a pack of two will more than do.

So, there you have it. A nice little guide for how many test kits you may need. Always remember, for every one person, you should have five Covid test kits. This will help make sure you’re always prepared and get ahead of any potential illness that may come about; and will help in keeping yourself and the one’s you care for safe.