NPR

A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the ...

What’s the Point of PCR Tests Anymore?

Though they’re not perfect, at-home tests will detect infections about 80% of the time, according to the U.S. Food and Drug ...
WIVB-TV

PCR or rapid test: What’s the difference and which is right for you?

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With a rise in COVID cases continuing and more people looking to get tested, there are some key differences between the two types of tests that detect the coronavirus: PCR ...
CNN

When you should take a PCR vs. a rapid antigen test

A PCR test is often considered the gold standard for detecting coronavirus infection. It’s the test some employers want employees to take before returning to work after having Covid-19, and the one ...