Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, various screening tests for the virus have become available. Our insured members are reimbursed according to the following conditions:
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Test name |
SARS-COV-2 detection | Conditions | Reimbursement |
|---|---|---|---|
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RT-PCR test and Rapid Antigen Test |
Mucous membrane swab. Detection and diagnosis of the virus in case of symptoms or suspicion. |
Carried out in a test centre or drive-in recognised by the health authorities or on its mandate. And In strict compliance with the requirements pertaining to suspicion, tracing or prevention. |
Reimbursed according to the General Rule. (without or upon presentation of a medical prescription) |
| RT-PCR test |
Mucous membrane swab. Detection and diagnosis of the virus |
Duty Travel: Carried out by the CERN Medical Service |
See Admin-e guide (summary table) and the dedicated HSE page here. |
|
Saliva test RT-PCR
Authorized in France |
Collection of salivary fluid in the mouth.
Detection and diagnosis of the virus. |
Screening in schools : Carried out by health professionals, within the school, with parental authorization. |
Reimbursed according to the general rule (without prescription) |
| Carried out in a medical analysis laboratory when nasopharyngeal sampling is difficult, if not impossible |
Reimbursed according to the General Rule. (without or upon presentation of a medical prescription) |
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| Saliva self test | Not reimbursed | ||
| Serological test |
Blood sample. Identification of the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies specific to SARS-COV-2. Determines an individual’s immune status at the time of blood sample, i.e. whether he or she has developed antibodies to the virus. |
Serological analyses must be carried out exclusively by analysis laboratories that are authorised to perform them, in accordance with the laws governing epidemics and the associated implementing orders. These tests are not relevant for the diagnosis of virus infection. |
Not reimbursed |
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Serological tests available over the counter in pharmacies or online, without medical prescription |
Self-test performed by dripping droplets of blood onto testing strips. | These tests are not medically recognised: the results are unreliable as false positives and negatives occur frequently. | Not reimbursed |
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Antigen self-tests available in pharmacies |
Nasal swab self-tests Detection of the virus. |
Self-assessment, for asymptomatic people |
In Switzerland: free of charge and paid for by the Swiss Confederation for residents (maximum of 5 months per person eligible). Not reimbursed by the CHIS in all other cases. |