Different types of Covid-19 test? Which one is more reliable?

PCR tests are used to directly screen for the presence of viral RNA whereas Rapid antigen tests are a screening tool used to help detect potential COVID-19 virus indicators within just 15 to 30 minutes. Dr Perumal Janarthanan who works as a senior consultant pathologist explains more

Source: AAP/Dr Janarthanan

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