For negative results, a total of two negative antigen tests (or three, with no symptoms) should be done 48 hours apart. A ...

In November 2023, the Acon Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test became the first at-home rapid antigen test cleared through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s traditional premarket review ...

Antibody testing shows whether you have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19, also called coronavirus disease 2019. Having antibodies suggests you've either had an infection with the virus ...

The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter combination COVID-19 and flu test outside of emergency use, which delivers ...

The FDA generally recommends repeat testing if you initially test negative, regardless of the type of antigen test you use, to reduce your risk of a false negative result. This applies whether or ...

This binding can be harnessed to develop antibody and antigen-based diagnostic tests. An antibody test reveals if a person has already been exposed to an infection, by detecting antibodies in their ...

The best at-home COVID-19 tests are FDA-authorized, easy to use, accurate, deliver fast results, and also detect other viruses like the flu. Lauren Paige Richeson is a health writer and commerce ...

COVID-19 antigen test manufacturers told CBS News that they are still delivering kits to the federal government through awards in previous years by ASPR, including additional contracts last year ...

While you can get tested at a doctor’s office or a clinic, at-home test kits offer another good option. Testing for STIs at home is convenient, discreet, and reliable. An STI is considered an ...

When looking into purchasing an at-home DNA test, think about your overall goals. Are you trying to gain an understanding of your heritage, or do you want to learn more about your health and ...

A t-test is an inferential statistic used in hypothesis testing to determine if there is a statistically significant difference between the means of two sample populations. A t-test is an ...