Heres what you’re gonna wanna know.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is the gold standard for diagnosing COVID-19.
Which Factors Impact Test Accuracy?
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Can Rapid Tests Go Bad?
Its necessary to store test kits based on the temperature and storage recommendations indicated by the manufacturer.
Expired tests may not provide accurate results either.
you could tell if a rapid test is expired by checking the box for the expiration date.
Will COVID Tests Get an Update?
But rapid antigen tests generally do not require the tweaking that is required of vaccines, Bearman said.
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