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 ...

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.

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

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.

A PCR test is considered the gold standard for detecting coronavirus infection after exposure to Covid-19 or while you’re experiencing symptoms. Coronavirus test experts explain why the rapid ...

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

Do you need to test out of isolation? While testing out of isolation is not required, the CDC says those who choose to should use an antigen test and not a PCR test.

What is RT-PRC Test? What does RT-PCR stand for and how exactly does the test work to detect COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2. Let’s decode the science behind it.

Be aware that many rapid test kits say they are able to deliver PCR-quality results, but a PCR-quality test is not equivalent to a PCR test, says Garner. How I picked the best at-home Covid tests ...

We now have access to PCR tests and rapid antigen tests which you can use at home. So which test should you use? And what's the difference?

The PCR test has anchored the American response to the pandemic. In CDC guidelines written by a council of state epidemiologists, a positive PCR result is the only way to confirm a case of COVID-19.