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5 days ago · A negative result from an at-home rapid test means the test did not detect the virus that causes COVID-19, but this does not rule out the infection. This is because some tests do not detect the virus early on, and you may not get a positive result until you develop symptoms.
- What to Do First If You Test Positive for COVID-19
Negative tests, especially antigen tests, are less reliable....
- What to Do First If You Test Positive for COVID-19
5 days ago · With a PCR, you can continue to test positive for weeks or even months after an antigen test delivers a negative result. So if you are re-testing to see if your infection has passed, a positive PCR does not mean that you are contagious.
5 days ago · Negative tests, especially antigen tests, are less reliable. If you are going to take a single test, get a PCR test as it can give a more reliable negative result. If you get a negative antigen test result, that alone does not rule out having COVID-19.
5 days ago · Most people with COVID-19 can manage safely at home. Monitor your symptoms. If you are concerned about your symptoms, call your doctor. If you can’t contact your doctor, use the online Service Finder to find one near you or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
5 days ago · The researchers also found that changing the assay thresholds (i.e. the test value distinguishing between a ‘positive’ and a ‘negative’ test result) and using them on samples taken 30 days or more post-symptom onset (i.e. allowing more time for antibody responses to develop in affected individuals) could result in improved test performance.
5 days ago · But SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID, is still mutating. In April, a group of new virus strains known as the FLiRT variants (based on the technical names of their two mutations) emerged. The FLiRT strains are subvariants of Omicron, and they now account for more than 60% of COVID cases in the U.S. (up from less than 5% in March ...
3 days ago · Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests by going to www.covidtests.gov. The tests are completely free, and orders will usually ship within 7-12 days through USPS. Antigen test kits are available for purchase, as well, through participating pharmacies like Walgreens and Rite Aid.
