Covid Results Rapid Test. Experts explain that thats due to its decreased sensitivity. Find out how each test is performed and how accurate they are.
June 30 2020 1556 Jay Hilotin Assistant Editor. Anyone wanting a test for return to work back to school surgery or travel will have to get prior -authorization from the insurance company showing their name DOB in writing sent to us prior to. Some schools and workplaces are using rapid tests to monitor local transmission rates.
Experts explain that thats due to its decreased sensitivity.
You should quarantine and contact your doctor. If youre experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and a rapid test result indicates youre positive you should take that as an indication you have the coronavirus. A molecular test can confirm the diagnosis. If you take a rapid COVID antigen test 5 to 7 days after you develop symptoms you may not have enough antigens for the test to detect them and you may get a false-negative result.