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Things To Know About Rapid Antigen Testing

A rapid antigen test is one of the common methods used for testing for Covid-19. Rapid tests detect proteins at the surface of virus particles, identifying the disease during its infectious phase. This is unlike PCR tests that detect viral genomes u2013 they thus have the ability to diagnose Covid-19 before the infectious phase, and they can also react to remnants of the virus genome, even weeks after live virus ceases to be detectable in the respiratory tract. <br>For more information on rapid antigen testing and how it differs from PCR tests, visit our website at https://www.harleymedic.co.uk/antig

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Things To Know About Rapid Antigen Testing

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  1. Things To Know About Rapid Antigen Testing

  2. A rapid antigen test is one of the common methods used for testing for Covid-19. Rapid tests detect proteins at the surface of virus particles, identifying the disease during its infectious phase. This is unlike PCR tests that detect viral genomes – they thus have the ability to diagnose Covid-19 before the infectious phase, and they can also react to remnants of the virus genome, even weeks after live virus ceases to be detectable in the respiratory tract. The logistics of delivering rapid tests are very different to those of PCR tests. Large-scale rapid antigen testing in Austrian schools showed low false-positive rates along with an approximately 10 percent lower effective reproduction number in the tested cohort. Use of antigen tests at least 2 to 3 times per week could be a powerful tool in suppressing the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important to remember that PCR and antigen tests serve distinct purposes in context of the coronavirus pandemic. While PCR tests are the reference standard for Covid-19 diagnosis, the rapid antigen tests

  3. are suitable for controlling the spread of Covid-19 because of their ease of use as well as timely results. Countries such as Austria led the way in reopening primary and secondary schools while testing students two to three times per week using rapid antigen test. It is essential to perform repeat testing in order to maintain a safe environment for students by rapidly identifying cases and preventing outbreaks. Testing for Covid-19 using rapid antigen tests us expected to stay exceptionally useful for many months to come. This will help increase safety in schools and at public events, and it will also play a very crucial role in suppressing local outbreaks. For more information on rapid antigen testing and how it differs from PCR tests, visit our website at www.harleymedic.co.uk.

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