The PCR (which stands for polymerase chain reaction) test looks for genetic material from the virus, while the rapid test looks for viral antigens, a type of protein that's on the surface of the ...

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

PCR tests detect the genetic material from the virus, while rapid antigen tests detect specific proteins from the coronavirus. Here is the best time to use each, and how to use them to gather ...

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are the type that health care facilities or testing labs are most likely to use. They pick up the presence of viral genes.

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

We answer key questions about COVID tests: What types are there? Should you self-test right after exposure to someone with COVID? And what should you do if you test positive?

Here’s a quick guide on which test to use when, and why. PCR Tests When it comes to accuracy, PCR tests are considered the gold standard.

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 ...

Home PCR test kits are more expensive than antigen tests, but they're also better at diagnosing COVID-19.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter explains the pros and cons of at-home Covid diagnostic tests and how to interpret the results.

If your schedule permits you to wait a few days for test results, there are several companies in the region offering free PCR tests; most require an appointment.

The kits will test for both COVID-19 and Influenza (A and B), the same as all L.A. County operated testing locations, according to the Department of Health Services, and they offer only PCR ...