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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

What's the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test? A molecular biologist explains

At this point in the pandemic, you or someone you know has probably received at least one COVID-19 test. But do you know which kind of test you got and the strengths and weaknesses of these different ...
Forbes

When Should I Use A PCR Test Versus An At-Home Antigen Test For Covid-19?

Dr. Matt Binnicker, an expert in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, reviews scenarios where an at-home antigen test is a good option, and when to seek out a lab-based PCR. The omicron variant is ...
CBS News

Why does it still take so long to get a COVID-19 PCR test result?

New COVID-19 restrictions for international travel and other activities are fueling consumer demand for highly accurate polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests with rapid turnaround times. Some ...
Business Wire

BioIQ and Biomeme Announce Partnership for COVID Testing, Bringing the RT-PCR Laboratory and Gold-Standard Testing to the Worksite for Fast and Highly Sensitive Results

The partnership expands BioIQ’s fully integrated healthcare services to include Biomeme’s on-site testing platform to provide accurate, real-time RT-PCR COVID-19 test results with centralized access ...