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 ...

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has renewed attention on Covid-19 antigen test kits. They are in high demand across the United States, and many Americans are having trouble getting them, prompting ...

People with diabetes have been urged to take extra caution during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have diabetes, you’ve likely heard that COVID-19 is generally considered to be more dangerous for people ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

LetsGetChecked, a direct-to-consumer at-home health testing company, will be offering COVID-19 antigen tests along with a virtual observation service for employers. “We have listened to the market and ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Binnicker is the CSO for Mayo Clinic Laboratories. There are now over 40 antigen tests that have received emergency use ...

A PCR test is often considered the gold standard for detecting coronavirus infection. It’s the test some employers want employees to take before returning to work after having Covid-19, and the one ...