Demand for rapid antigen Covid tests is soaring making them increasingly hard to find - but the tests are popping up for sale in unusual places and at exorbitant prices.
One Adelaide burger joint has been accused of cashing in on the surge in demand by selling a two-pack of the tests for $50 on UberEats alongside their usual fast food fare.
'You should not be selling these tests full stop. No one should be capitalising on a pandemic,' one person wrote to the cafe's social media.
The Big Grill issued an explanation on their Facebook page on Tuesday after a series of bad reviews and defended selling the item saying the cost was in line with 'current market prices'.
The Big Grill in Adelaide's north was charging up to $50 for a two pack of rapid antigen tests on Uber Eats (pictured) but have removed the item amid backlash
The at-home tests have been available in Australia since early November (file image)
'We sell a 2 pack of Rapid Antigen Tests for $40 in store and we sell a 2 Pack of Rapid Antigen Tests for $50 through our delivery partners,' the store said.
'The price increase is due to their exorbitant fees.'
'We are aware of multiple posts being shared with misinformation and in regards to our pricing and requesting people leave poor reviews on our social media and Google.
'We would like to apologise for the confusion caused and hope this resolves any issues and concerns.'
The Big Grill isn't alone in selling the tests through UberEats with a number of other business also listing the item.
Crystal Mart Waterloo in NSW is selling a two-pack of tests for $60, while another convenience store Ready To Go in Hurlstone Park was listing them for $65.
Electronics retailer Dick Smith is selling the a single rapid antigen test through its online store for $44 and a two pack for $84.
Ready To Go Convenience in Hurlstone Park in Sydney's inner-west was charging $65 for a pack of two rapid antigen tests
