COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know
How Do I Take a COVID-19 Test?
PCR tests and antigen tests are administered in the same manner: by insertion of a sterile swab (a stick with a cotton wool tip) into your nose or throat.
Why Get Tested?
COVID-19 testing can help you determine if you have the virus, allowing you to make informed decisions regarding treatment and risk reduction.
Types of Tests
PCR tests, considered the "gold standard," are highly accurate in detecting COVID-19. Antigen tests, while less sensitive, provide rapid results.
Getting Tested
Access comprehensive information on COVID-19 testing: how to get tested, how testing works, expected timeframe, and more.
Purpose of Testing
Diagnostic testing for COVID-19 indicates current infection with the virus responsible for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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