What are the questions around the use of rapid antigen tests for COVID-19?

The Victorian Government has announced that it has bought 2.2 million rapid antigen tests for use in special risk domains. From November Australians will be able to use rapid antigen test kits at home. Yet today in America some home test kits developed by Ellume were recalled due to many inaccurate readings. How useful can rapid antigen tests be in a Living with COVID-19 Australia?

Rapid antigen tests have been used in Indonesia for some time now. Why have they taken longer to be used in Australia? Source: Getty Images

Dr Moelyoto Pangestu is a lecturer and researcher in Gynecology and Midwifery in the Faculty of Medisine, Nursing and Health Science at Monash University.  He explains to Sri Dean the practical and ethical issues in the use of rapid antigen tests.

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The PCR test for COVID-19 is different to a rapid antigen test. As more Australians get vaccinated will there be greater use of rapid antigen tests? Why? Source: Source: 22/08/2021 Shutterstock / SBS.