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PCR vs. Rapid Test for COVID-19: Which Should You Take?

Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...
Yahoo

PCR vs rapid antigen tests: Which Covid test you should use, when and why

For any American wondering if they have Covid-19, there are two kinds of tests available: polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen (sometimes just called “rapid tests”). The two tests work in ...
health.economictimes.indiatimes

Rapid antigen tests are cheaper & give quick results but RT-PCR tests are more reliable, say scientists

NEW DELHI: Rapid antigen tests (RATs) for Covid-19 are cheaper and deliver quicker results but should be no more than an adjunct to the more reliable RT-PCR tests because of the potential for false ...
Indiatimes

Coronavirus test: What is the Ct value in the RT-PCR test?

From symptoms to tests, having knowledge about some common scientific term linked with coronavirus can help you in the early detection of disease and prevention. With the rising number of COVID-19 ...
Couriermail

What is the difference between a PCR and antigen test, and which should you get?

The Queensland government was embroiled in controversy this week after suggesting people entering the state would be required to complete a PCR test at a cost of $145. After days of back-and-forth, ...