COVID-19 Testing: The Difference Between PCR and Rapid Tests

COVID-19 Testing: The Difference Between PCR and Rapid Tests

As COVID-19 continues to run its course, COVID testing has provided immense value in containing the spread of the virus. If you are feeling under the weather or believe that you were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you’re probably looking into the types of testing available to you. In this blog, we are going to look at the differences between the two most commonly used tests to diagnose COVID-19: rapid antigen tests and PCR tests.

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