PCR tests are far superior to rapid antigen tests—and now you can get them for home use.

RSV tests include nasal swabs or blood tests to detect the virus's genetic material or antibodies, but rapid tests provide quick results.

Each household is eligible for four at-home COVID tests, though those who did not take advance of September's round can get up to eight.

At-home tests and the omicron variant When the omicron variant emerged in late November 2021, scientists quickly responded to determine how PCR and rapid tests performed against this new variant.

If a rapid test produces a negative result but you have a cough, fever or other symptoms, the CDC recommends you also do a PCR test.

By providing quantitative information about Covid-19 infection, PCR testing can help guide isolation and return to school or work policies.

Multiple infectious disease specialists told USA TODAY COVID-19 PCR tests cannot be used to clone humans.

Syndromic multiplex PCR tests offer a timely, cost-effective solution in the fight against pathogens — a potentially crucial tool as climate change and other challenges increase the burden of ...

Sorey said OSPRI’s vertically integrated business model is unique. It researches diseases, develops new PCR tests, ...