You might shudder at the thought of PCR tests making a comeback, but pleasingly, the latest wave have nothing to do with covid. Quirky microbiome skincare brand Gallinée has launched an at-home test ...

A PCR test detects the actual genetic material of the virus and involves a step that amplifies the presence of any material ...

Visby Medical’s new at-home PCR test for women delivers results in 30 minutes—and can arrive the same day via GoPuff or ...

If you test positive for COVID, how long could that last? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some people who contract COVID-19 can have detectable virus for up to three ...

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After two years of successfully evading getting COVID-19 — including a few brushes with close contacts, a couple of are-they-just-colds? scares and lots of negative tests — I recently tested positive.

You may get a PCR test, which can show a positive result for up to three months after recovery. If you take a rapid antigen test, it may not detect COVID after nine days, but it is more accurate for ...

Many of us are hearing stories lately about friends, neighbors and family members testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, even though official case numbers are likely being undercounted. Health ...

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Testing yourself for coronavirus infection can be more convenient than getting a clinic or lab test, but from a public health standpoint, experts say there’s at least one key downside. In the US, ...

While they've been the gold standard to identify positive coronavirus cases around the world for more than a year, PCR tests still aren't trusted by some social media users. An Oct. 4 Instagram post ...

UPDATE: A program that provides free COVID-19 tests delivered by mail will be suspended on Friday, March 8, according to the United States Postal Service website. The notice said orders placed on or ...