Join our technical expert Dr. Dave Bauer in this webinar which will cover the fundamental principles of digital PCR, discuss how it compares to and is complemented by real-time or quantitative PCR ...

COVID-19 testing has spawned a veritable cottage industry, with medically minded entrepreneurs stepping up to meet increased demand — often charging top dollar to expedite PCR test results.

How COVID-19 test works: Know the basics Gene-based PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, test is most reliable, but slow ...

Dr. Matt Binnicker, an expert in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, reviews scenarios where an at-home antigen test is a good option, and when to seek out a lab-based PCR.

What's the difference between a PCR and an antibody test for the coronavirus? Here's a primer on the COVID-19 currently tests available.

With Omicron surging in the United States, many people are taking COVID-19 tests to see whether they test positive. Most people will take either a rapid antigen or PCR test.

The PCR test currently used to test for COVID-19 was, indeed, created for that use. It's not a vaccine in disguise.

The CDC's emergency use authorization for its PCR test will be withdrawn in January because the demand for diagnostic tests has been met.

“PCR is by a long shot the most sensitive method,” he said. More: You asked and we answered these questions you had about COVID-19 testing and restrictions But that doesn’t mean the rapid ...

The point-of-care tests are a fast and cheap, though less accurate, way of detecting the virus compared to sending nasal swabs to a lab.