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PCR vs. rapid test for COVID-19: Which should you take?

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Key Takeaways PCR tests are very accurate and can find the virus even in people without symptoms.Rapid tests can be done at home and show results in ...
Arizona Daily Wildcat

What are the different tests for COVID-19 and how do they work?

Nearly a month ago, on March 10, the U.S. had about 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Today, on April 7, the nation has a little over 12,000 confirmed deaths from the disease. What started out as an ...
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How Long Will You Test Positive for COVID-19 After Recovery?

You may get a PCR test, which can show a positive result for up to three months after recovery. If you take a rapid antigen ...
USA Today

COVID-19 testing: PCR tests versus antigen tests versus antibody tests

There are three different ways to test for COVID-19: PCR tests, antigen tests and antibody tests. Each method is best for a different stage of COVID-19 infection. Used in sequence, all three methods ...
The Conversation

Here’s another type of COVID test to get your head around. But is this new home kit worth the cost?

Thea van de Mortel teaches into the Master of Infection Prevention and Control program at Griffith University. A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at ...