The US Food and Drug Administration says there’s two different types of tests: diagnostic tests and antibody tests. “The antibody test, which are really only of academic interest, really to tell you ...
As the world continues to navigate the aftermath and lingering presence of COVID-19, one question remains as relevant as ever: Which COVID-19 test is right for me—diagnostic or antibody? Whether ...
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, a team of researchers investigated how antigen concentration and viral load in different specimen types affected the performance of severe acute ...
New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive ...
Illinois, USA – June 10, 2009 – The most important factors for a successful stay in hospital short-stay units (SSUs) are the types of diagnostic tests performed and whether or not specialty ...
Health officials in at least three states have been combining Covid-19 data on diagnostic tests and antibody tests, skewing results and potentially giving a muddied picture of the virus’s spread over ...
People who live in rural communities often face additional hurdles in accessing health care, which can hinder timely ...