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| Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)/ Molecular/PCR test |
Antigen/Rapid test |
- The most accurate way to detect the COVID-19 virus.
- PCR tests are one type of NAAT/molecular test.
- Only one NAAT test is needed.
- Usually done in a clinic or hospital.
- Results may take a couple of days because tests must be sent to a laboratory.
- Learn more about NAAT/Molecular/PCR tests.
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- Test results are available within 10-30 minutes.
- If you do not have symptoms, an antigen test is less likely to be accurate.
- Take more than one test if your first result is negative or if you do not have symptoms.
- Positive test results are usually correct and reliable.
- Learn more about antigen tests.
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