Genetic, antigen, antibody? There's been a lot of talk about testing for the coronavirus, but you may not entirely understand what the different tests are for. We break them down here.

You can exhibit COVID-19 symptoms yet test negative due to early infection, low viral load, or immune response. PCR testing ...

If your COVID-19 rapid test turns positive, but the line is faint, unfortunately, it still means you have COVID-19. However, a re-test might be in your future.

If your COVID-19 rapid test turns positive, but the line is faint, unfortunately it still means you have COVID. However, a re-test might be in your future.

“COVID-19 tests, particularly PCR tests, are generally effective in detecting the virus, with high accuracy during the symptomatic phase,” the CDC response team wrote.