With a quick test, individuals in the home environment should be able to test whether they are infected or not, and get a result after only a few minutes.

Ewa-Lena Hartman is the group head of medical technology at the Swedish Medical Products Agency, and she tells SVT News that she has seen advertising for this type of product, among other things in social media.

"Dangerous if you get a false negative response"

The advertising is clearly aimed at the common man, despite the fact that quick tests that determine whether you are infected by the corona virus must not be sold to the public.

There are also no guarantees whatsoever that the tests will give a correct result.

- There are risks in testing yourself at home. The most dangerous situation would be if the test gives a false negative response, then you could spread the infection further when you think you are healthy. We judge this as serious, says Ewa-Lena Hartman.

Required knowledge

According to her, knowledge about the handling of rapid tests is required, which means that they are directed solely at the healthcare environment, and are not sold to laymen.

- If this type of product is sold to private individuals, it can be very dangerous for public health.

Ewa-Lena Hartman now wants to alert people to the quick tests.

- You must not risk people's health. You should not use such things here, but instead go to the health care to ensure a safe result.

She also encourages people to listen to the Swedish Medicines Agency and the Public Health Agency.

- It is important to follow the recommendations at this time.