A home antigen test for COVID-19 newly authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a prescription but may be read at home with telehealth assistance. It is currently indicated ...

Antigen tests can identify the presence of antigens within the body, which are substances that cause immune responses, such as the release of antibodies. The immune system, and antibodies specifically ...

As of May 2022, the U.S. is experiencing another uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. High rates of infection in Europe and Asia, along with the continued emergence of new sub-variants, such as ...

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid (antigen) tests for COVID-19 both involve taking a swab. Results for a PCR test take longer, as it needs to go to a laboratory. It is more costly but tends to ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared ACON Laboratories’ Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test, the first over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test. Previously, the test was authorized for ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) (“Quidel”), a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems, ...

New findings demonstrate how the rapid antigen test can be used to triage healthcare workers for returning to work during periods of acute staffing shortages during COVID surges. They also show that a ...

If you're confused about why you're consistently testing negative on your at-home antigen test even though you're experiencing Covid symptoms, you're not the only one. More and more people are ...

It's a common scenario for anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and spent several days in isolation. You’ve tested positive for COVID, done the responsible thing and isolated. Now it’s day 5, ...