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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 ...
Statesman Journal

From when to test to how to get one, here's what to know about COVID-19 testing kits

Free COVID-19 test kits are available to American households via the United States Postal Service. People can expect to see different testing brands arrive in their mail. The Biden administration ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Yes, you can use your expired COVID test kit — but first check with the FDA, manufacturer

FDA has extended shelf life of select at-home coronavirus tests Control line reveals whether test is working properly Up to 1 million expired Florida tests given extension We’ve all done it: finished ...
Business Insider

Where to find at-home COVID tests — including for free — and how to use them correctly

At-home coronavirus tests are in high demand amidst the Omicron surge. You can buy "rapid" antigen tests, or PCR tests, which are the "gold standard" and are usually processed in a lab. Some states ...
WTKR

VDH doctor explains pros, cons of rapid antigen and PCR COVID tests

NORFOLK, Va. - As more and more people get tested for COVID, questions are popping up about what different test results mean. There are two primary tests being used. One is a rapid/antigen test. The ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

COVID testing FAQs: Your guide to home, over-the-counter antigen and molecular test kits

Assuming you can get your hands on a COVID-19 home test kit — they’ve been in high demand, thanks to the omicron variant — you probably have questions. Am I testing too early or late? Is this brand or ...
Des Moines Register

As COVID cases spike in Iowa, tests are available — but quick results are harder to find

The recent COVID-19 surge prompted Iowans in September to seek coronavirus tests at a rate not seen since Christmas of last year. The increased demand has complicated the decision-making process for ...