Since Friday, residents of the city of Vienna have been able to pick up free PCR test kits from branches of the drugstore chain Bipa. Initially, four self-tests are issued per person. These are so-called gurgle tests from Lead Horizon.

A barcode is required to collect the under this link on the homepage of the City of Vienna can be obtained. You do not need to register to just pick it up. According to the instructions, this must be carried out online before the test is carried out. This is described step by step in the instructions. The gurgling must be recorded using an app. This is to prevent the sample from not fitting the person.

After removal, everything is packed in the shipping containers provided and it is thrown into a throw-in box in the Rewe Group's Vienna branches. According to the City of Vienna, the result should be sent to the app within 9 hours if submitted before 00:24 a.m. The city bears the costs for the kits and the evaluation, which is carried out by the Lifebrain laboratory.

PCR test recognized for entry into many countries

Samples can be handed in in boxes at the following shops: Billa, Merkur, BIPA and Penny as well as at the petrol station shops BP-Merkur Inside, Jet-Billa Stop & Shop and Shell-Billa Unterwegs. For the time being, the kits can only be picked up from Bipa branches in Vienna. Attention! The offer is currently only available for residents of the City of Vienna in Bipa branches in Vienna. However, there is no need to show a registration slip on site.

The City of Vienna expressly writes on its website that the results of these PCR tests are recognized for entry into various countries. These also authorize the use of hairdressers and, in the future, retail businesses. PCR tests are more accurate than rapid antigen tests, but must be evaluated in a laboratory.

Detailed information directly from the City of Vienna with this link.