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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 ...
WTVD

When you should be using your at-home COVID tests

NEW YORK -- Millions of Americans have purchased rapid COVID-19 tests online or at local stores and signed up to receive test kits through a free government program. Unlike conventional, lab-processed ...
NBC Washington

Rapid tests: When to take them and do they actually expire?

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what health ...
Sun Sentinel

Don’t take a rapid COVID test too soon: how and when to swab

With new COVID cases in Florida on the rise, taking an easy-to-get rapid test can give you quick results. But the timing has become tricky. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, ...
Healthline

Rapid COVID-19 Tests: When to Use Them and How They Work

The announcement came last week with the White House signaling a billion-dollar investment in at-home rapid coronavirus tests. It also said 20,000 pharmacies across the country would offer free ...