OTC Rapid Home Tests

The tests that can be purchased by the general public in a pharmacy and be used at home with self-collected samples with results available right away to allow discussions with a nearby physician and a decision made by the physician.

Over-the-counter (OTC)

Are over-the-counter (OTC) home tests meant specifically for infectious diseases.

Most of the tests available for infectious diseases in the market now are to be used by professionals (hospitals, clinics, laboratories, physicians, technicians and nurses, among others). Cogent aims to develop products that may be purchased by the general public in pharmacies and be brought home for testing with simple tests collected by the user. The test results can be discussed with a nearby physician right away to help the physician make a decision. It is not only highly helpful for people who are highly busy in modern society but also effectively shortens the time needed to cure infectious disease and reduce chances of community transmission in areas around the world where medical resources are limited after people develop cold-like symptoms.