Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What are the different types of coronavirus tests?
What are the different types of coronavirus tests?
Sep 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US COVID cases pass 6 million, with infections rising in youths
(HealthDay)—As the number of coronavirus cases in the United states passed the dubious milestone of 6 million on Sunday, a new report shows COVID-19 is now spreading at a faster rate in children and teenagers than among ...
Aug 31, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Quick and cheap, new COVID-19 test could enhance U.S. screening efforts
(HealthDay)—The new rapid COVID-19 test approved last week is probably not the most reliable option for determining whether someone is infected.
Aug 31, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rapid $5 coronavirus test doesn't need specialty equipment
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn't need any special computer equipment to get results.
Aug 27, 2020
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Medical research
SARS-CoV-2: New insights on antibody testing and RNA testing
Two types of tests are used to track SARS-CoV-2. Reverse transcriptase PCR (rt-PCR) tests for current infection. Antibody tests reveal that an infection has taken place, even long after the fact.
Jun 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
How accurate are the coronavirus tests used in the U.S.?
Jun 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New coronavirus test is imperfect step toward mass screening
A new type of coronavirus test offers a cheaper, quicker way to screen for infections, moving the U.S. toward the kind of mass screening that experts say is essential to returning millions of Americans to school and work.
May 12, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rapid COVID-19 test can produce false negatives
A widely used rapid COVID-19 test can produce false negatives if a certain solution is used to move or store patients' samples, the test's maker said.
Apr 23, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
2 types of testing look for COVID-19 infections new and old
Testing is critical to controlling the coronavirus and eventually easing restrictions that have halted daily life for most Americans. But there's been confusion about what kinds of tests are available and what they actually ...
Apr 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US lab unveils portable 5-minute COVID-19 test
A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.
Mar 28, 2020
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