A new testing site in Miramar opens as demand increases, but what's best to get, a rapid test or a PCR test?

When it comes to COVID-19, the perfect test unfortunately does not exist, so we must rely on a combination of approaches ...

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.

The newly updated CDC guidelines don't require testing at the end of isolation because PCR tests can stay positive for up to 12 weeks, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.

There’s a big difference between the standard at-home antigen test and a molecular (PCR or NAAT) test. Molecular tests are the ones you want when accurate testing is important. Here are four ...

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.

The PCR test identifies viral nucleic acids or genetic material. Catch up on the latest COVID-19 news here What is a rapid antigen test?

Biondi says because the PCR test is so sensitive, we don’t typically see a false positive from it. “It’s a very sensitive test because it is looking for that actual material that the virus contains,” ...

Researchers have built an RT-PCR platform that gives results in 23 minutes that match the longer laboratory-based tests -- faster than other PCR tests on the market. It can be adapted to test for ...