Is an at-home test as reliable as a PCR test? The gold standard test for diagnosing COVID-19 is a PCR test that laboratories perform.

You can order a COVID-19 test online through DoorDash and get same-day delivery. Here's how to do it.

But they're less sensitive than a PCR test because there is no amplification process. Here's how to do a rapid antigen test at home. How effective are they?

PCR tests are one of the most accurate forms of testing for the coronavirus. PCR stand for polymerase chain reaction test. There are many different reasons why you may need to book a covid test, for ...

Should I do a test to catch it early if I've been to a big event? Dr Sheel says it’s better to test than not to test, but a PCR test would work better than a RAT to detect COVID-19 at an early ...

What is RT-PRC Test? What does RT-PCR stand for and how exactly does the test work to detect COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2. Let’s decode the science behind it.

CHANGES in coronavirus rules mean that fewer people now need to take PCR tests – but they are still crucial to stop the virus spreading. In the face of the surge in Omicron cases the Governme… ...

The PCR test has become a popular method for testing for coronavirus - but where did it come from and how is it used?

The point-of-care tests are a fast and cheap, though less accurate, way of detecting the virus compared to sending nasal swabs to a lab. The rapid type of coronavirus test that Gov. Mike DeWine ...

We now have access to PCR tests and rapid antigen tests which you can use at home. So which test should you use? And what's the difference?

The PCR test currently used to test for COVID-19 was, indeed, created for that use. It's not a vaccine in disguise.

A PCR test is considered the gold standard for detecting coronavirus infection after exposure to Covid-19 or while you’re experiencing symptoms. Coronavirus test experts explain why the rapid ...