One Test, Three Viruses: Why the Healgen COVID-19/Flu Combo Test is Essential This Holiday Season
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Healgen Scientific spotlights the Rapid Check® COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test to help families stay prepared for the respiratory virus season.
As the calendar flips toward the holiday season, families are preparing for gatherings, travel, and the inevitable surge in respiratory illnesses. Distinguishing between a common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 symptoms has become an annual uncertainty. Healgen® Scientific, a leading in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) developer, is spotlighting a powerful solution to this dilemma: the Rapid Check® COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test.
This 3-in-1 at-home rapid test is designed to provide consumers with clarity and confidence, allowing them to quickly and reliably determine the source of their symptoms and take the appropriate next steps for medical care and family safety.
The Urgency of Quick Diagnosis
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the upcoming 2025–2026 respiratory disease season is expected to bring a comparable level of hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV as last year's peak. As family travel and public gatherings increase, the ability to accurately identify the source of symptoms at home is more crucial than ever for preventing transmission.
The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can often overlap, leading to confusion and delays in seeking targeted treatment. Healgen’s combo test addresses this critical diagnostic gap by offering a user-friendly and reliable solution.
"During peak respiratory seasons, identifying the cause of illness quickly is the first step to taking the right action," said Dr. Bingliang Fang, CEO of Healgen Scientific. "Early diagnosis enables faster initiation of appropriate treatment, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced disease transmission."
Professional-Grade Reliability at Home
The Healgen Rapid Check® COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test delivers professional-grade reliability through a simple, at-home process:
3-in-1 Detection: The test simultaneously identifies COVID-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B, providing a full diagnostic picture with a single swab.
Fast and Easy: Users receive reliable results within 15 minutes through a clear, dual-window design for easy interpretation.
Comfortable Sampling: The test uses a shallow anterior nasal swab, making it comfortable and accessible for individuals aged 2 and older, perfect for the whole family.
Crucially, the test boasts exceptional accuracy, with FDA-reviewed clinical data demonstrating high rates of correctly identifying both positive and negative samples for COVID-19 and both strains of influenza.
By eliminating the uncertainty between common cold, flu, and COVID-like symptoms, the Healgen Rapid Check® empowers families to manage their health with confidence during the busiest travel and gathering season of the year. Healgen Scientific, founded in 2007 in Houston, Texas, continues its mission to advance healthcare by delivering innovative and reliable testing technologies to communities worldwide.