Unfortunately not with the over-the-counter SELF-TEST version in the video. There is a BinaxNow HOME TEST that can provide a digital pass and is essentially the same test, but that test is NOT sold over-the-counter -- it must be ordered through eMed.com, which can FedEx the test to you the next day (except weekends) and is only sold in packs of 6, with one test per pack. You get 6 individual tests for $150, plus FedEx shipping and taxes. When you are ready to take that test, you perform the test while online with an eMed representative. You'll also need to create a free account on an app called Navica. If the test is negative, eMed issues you a temporary pass on Navica, which usually takes 15 minutes but can take up to 24 hours to issue. That pass is valid for 72 hours if negative, or 7 days if positive. So, unfortunately, you cannot simply go into a pharmacy, buy a test, test negative, and get a pass. You'll need to spend $150+ and wait for your test to arrive before you get potentially get a pass. In addition, airlines accepting the Navica pass appear to be very limited in number. Other types of tests and documentation are more commonly accepted by airlines.
I was expose to covid and since the exposure 3 days later I had symptoms took the test and immediately it was positive twice. ..I did go get tested in a facility and it was positive... so in my experience it was pretty accurate..
Just took one too. I have COVID. The thing showed positive in like 5 seconds. Lol. But I did wait the full fifteen just to make sure it the line didn't disappear
My understanding of the significant benefit of this test is to know whether you are currently able to pass the infection on to someone else. A negative result does not indicate no infection - it simply indicates not enough infection to pass along the virus. This can indeed be very significant, especially if the test is administered frequently and the results are available in near real time.
this was super helpful. my employer is making this mandatory for us to self test every two days. SMH. This was a very informative and helpful video for me! OBRIGADO
Great video! Only thing missing was obviously the stabbing of the nostrils, which I think is what most ppl are afraid of or afraid they'll mess up. Thanks for the info :)
I was super sick couple nights ago. High fever aches headache chills. Did a test today. Weird thing happened. Top line was pink and after bout 6 or 7 minutes a pink line appeared but it was a vertical line on right side of test strip.
So I'm going to a baseball game on May 8th and the stadium accepts these as a a test to get in. They say you have to take it anytime up to 6 hours before the game starts so when should I take the test to show them at the gate?
Please see our answer to Gina, above, because, unfortunately, the over-the-counter version won't work with the the Navica app, so it won't give you a digital pass. A "HOME TEST" version needs to be purchased and it's only available for purchase on-line right now. As for sporting events, like a baseball game, it's possible that the venue may accept seeing the actual negative test card from the test in the video above (the "Self Test"). Here's what it currently says on the MLB - Yankees website (www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/health-and-safety/testing-requirements-faq ) : "At-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, such as the BinaxNOW Self Test, will also be accepted if they are taken within six (6) hours of the scheduled start time of the Event you are attending, along with an appropriate ID matching the name on the COVID-19 test results. Upon entrance into the Event, Guests tested using the BinaxNOW Self Test must bring their test results to show proof and confirm negative COVID-19 test results taken within six (6) hours of the scheduled start time of the Event you are attending. BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests can be purchased at major retail and pharmacy locations."
I’m planning to put my results in a ziplock bag and take it with me. It says on the website that they approve this at-home rapid test so it shouldn’t be a problem 🤞
When finished swabbing inside both nasal cavities insert the the swab end into the Bottom hole spinning three times slowly to the right UNTIL THE SWAB SHOWS ITSELF IN THE TOP HOLE.
Okay, has happened twice already, after inserting swab into test card. The Who card turned pink from ink, but then turned back white with pink control line only showing. Is that okay so far none of them have shown a positive line.
Hello doctor. I did the test by myself for first time, and it showed a pink line which says that it was negative. But I have a doubt: I was trying to put 6 drops in the top hole: but I think I put 5 and a half because I failed a little bit. I put the swab in both nostrils by circling 5 times, but in the left one I did it in less than 15 seconds. I don’t know if we can manipulate the rapid self test. Thank you very much
My blue line disappeared, but the bottom sample line is a single line but it’s smack in the middle-it’s not lined up with the top “control” section. I don’t know what to do now or how soon to retest.
I think my test was not conclusive. I was exposed and started symptoms about 2 weeks ago. I took one test but the hole for the drops developed a bubble and the last drop didn't completely go in. i did nit have a line but got pink vertical streaks in the bottom half where the line should have been, the top line did not work quite right either part pink part still blue. What do you think?
That is an invalid test. Your 6 drops were way too small. They need to be huge elephant tear drops. I got the blue line and could see I didn't use enough reagent. I opened it up and added 3 drops then it developed (but still.a goofed up test)
The product in the video is used for your own information and is typically not acceptable as proof of status. As discussed below in other comments from us, to use it to show proof, the HOME TEST version needs to be purchased at a higher cost that includes the online observation component.
@@AkronKid330 Well, we came to find out later that the only ones accepted for travel are those that are witnessed over a livevstream by a health professional.
Good question, but this is not suggested in the instructions, nor by the CDC (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/How-To-Collect-Anterior-Nasal-Specimen-for-COVID-19.pdf). For some tests requiring swab samples from nostrils, blowing the nose beforehand is recommended, but only to remove thick mucus (see here as an example: www.fda.gov/media/146500/download).
You mentioned that this test works well with a high viral load, generally 1 week after infeftion. How long after this period would this test be valid? 2 weeks or 3 perhaps?
I've seen several of these show positive on presymptomatic people up to 72 hours before symptom onset while testing exposed people. Most infections develop within the first 5 days and most of those leaning towards the first 3.
When you run this test, or any of the more recently authorized antigen tests that we have reviewed, a control line should appear alongside the line that indicates whether or not you are positive. The control line means the test was run properly and worked properly. I assume that’s what you are trying to determine.
The test uses special antibodies that latch specifically onto the virus antigen and then signal, using a color reaction, that the virus was present. If no virus (or not enough of it), no color.
Can you get an email with this test confirming you tested negative? I'm going to the Foo fighter concert and if you're not vaccinated you need 2 emails within 48 hours of the show that show you tested negative
Not for the version you buy in a pharmacy. As discussed in other comments, there is another, more expensive, version that you can purchase online and is observed virtually, and that provides some documentation.
My 15 year old is vaccinated but just starting go back to school 2 weeks ago. We had crazy storms here in Arizona and all kinds of stuff blooming. He has had a horrid runny nose, sneezing, wet cough, bad facial congestion and headaches around the eyes. I went to walgreens to get him a humidifier, benadryl, Sudafed and breathe right strip and there were 2 of these covid at home tests left so I grabbed one. Positive we did the test right and it was negative so im leaning towards bad allergies for him. He said the test was just like when he had other ones done (daughter got strep so the whole house was tested a year ago) and no issues at all other than him sneezing after the swab.
Wait so if you family member has had covid for a week and got sick a week later then get tested two days after getting sick does this test already know if you have covid
The rapid antigen test is designed to show if you have an active infection (as it detects high levels of virus in the nostril). It won't tell you if you had an infection in the past -- you would need an antibody test on your blood for that. Hope that helps.
I took this test 12 days after exposure and 10 days after symptoms started. The first was negative, the second an hour later was positive (faint line) and the third another hour later was negative. What are the chances I was positive?
Faint lines should be in the instructions on wether that means it’s a positive or negative. It should be a strong line or otherwise it’s a negative depending on instructions. I took a drug test 3 times over a 24 hour period and one of the test came back with a faint line for mdma which I’ve never done. Went to go take a drug test the next day and I was cleared of everything. Sometimes the faint line shows up it’s best to have 3 test kits to be safe if you can get your hands on one.
I don’t understand, I took 4 of these in a course of a week last day was when I experience symptoms they all came but negative .Then a day later got tests at a clinic and they say positive, mind you I don’t really trust this clinic I going to get another done somewhere else as well.
Someone commented something under here that makes sense. The whole point of the kit is to make sure that the infection isn’t enough to spread. So for example, if the BinaxNow said you’re negative, but you go to a clinic and test positive, that means the covid infection is not enough to be passed to the next person.
Can blood on the swab from a dry nose cause a false positive? My result shot up the panel and gave a super strong pink sample result right away (immediately), and stayed there well past the 15 minutes. Just curious, I'll be getting a PCR test to confirm, but it begs the question.
It's smart to double check this result with a PCR, or retest with a cleaner sample, as this could certainly be true positive. We did find, however, that the FDA has noted that "Test interference from patient-specific factors, such as the presence of human antibodies (for example, Rheumatoid Factor, or other non-specific antibodies) or highly viscous specimens could also lead to false positive results." www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/potential-false-positive-results-antigen-tests-rapid-detection-sars-cov-2-letter-clinical-laboratory . What did your follow-up PCR test show?
That's right. It is easier to miss an infection with an antigen test than with PCR test, as it only detects high antigen (virus) levels. If you took the test too early the first time, the second test may be positive, since your viral load will be higher. The major focus of the test is to help identify infections.
It would likely depend on the time between the two. If they were the same day, the PCR would be considered more reliable. But if you were positive with the antigen test and didn't get the PCR until several days later, when viral levels had fallen, they could both have been correct.
@@krystaljones1814 it did. I used the antigen test on Sunday evening, it came back positive. For next morning I took a PCR test and received a negative result. I went to another location and took another PCR and a tie breaker, if you will. Currently waiting on the results on the last test
If you test negative twice (at least 2 days apart) and have no symptoms, it's very likely that you are truly negative and should use the standard precautions.
I took this test today after quarantining for a week and a half and it’s still positive. Could it be possible I still have covid in me but not contagious anymore?
@@born2reign90 quarantine for a vaccinated person is 10 days, so if you passed 10 days and even if you still have some symptoms except for fever you should be good to go. 10 days and 24 hours of no fever without the use of Tylenol means you are clear. However if you are not vaccinated it goes up to 14 days. The chances of you having an active infection after 10 days are slim at best and pretty much non existent at 14.
Yeah I don't get why this showed up high in my search results. It's so much useless blathering that it's hard to focus long enough to get to the two minutes of crucial stuff, especially if you're sick.
It's possible but unlikely: The currently authorized antigen tests have been shown to correctly identify 98% to 100% of negative samples, as we discuss in our article about this at www.consumerlab.com/answers/how-and-where-to-get-tested-for-covid-19/covid-19-tests/
As someone who gets pcr tested every week for the last 14 months along with these I can guarantee you that's a load of shit, haven't seen a single one contradicted by pcr out of thousands. They are 90- 95 % accurate among symptomatic people and iv seen several accurately show positive with unsympathetic people which are later confirmed by pcr. That's a grand total of 0 show someone as negative who was later confirmed to be positive by pcr. Though iv seen several instances of people who were exposed to covid and show symptoms of covid test negative multiple times by pcr and rapid tests while they obviously have covid but this is rare.
If you are going to use this you're better off flipping a coin. Depending on what your situation is this is accurate by 65% and higher.... A coin is something you already have and offer almost the same odds. ;-)
FYI, additional rapid home tests for COVID have recently been authorized by the FDA and are widely sold. Some are better than others. We compare them in our continually-updated article at bit.ly/32RbWLh -- identifying our current top choices. Tests now covered are AccessBio CareStart, BD Veritor, BinaxNow, Ellume, Flowflex, iHealth, InteliSwab, and On/Go.
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Can I use this for travel?
Unfortunately not with the over-the-counter SELF-TEST version in the video. There is a BinaxNow HOME TEST that can provide a digital pass and is essentially the same test, but that test is NOT sold over-the-counter -- it must be ordered through eMed.com, which can FedEx the test to you the next day (except weekends) and is only sold in packs of 6, with one test per pack. You get 6 individual tests for $150, plus FedEx shipping and taxes. When you are ready to take that test, you perform the test while online with an eMed representative. You'll also need to create a free account on an app called Navica. If the test is negative, eMed issues you a temporary pass on Navica, which usually takes 15 minutes but can take up to 24 hours to issue. That pass is valid for 72 hours if negative, or 7 days if positive. So, unfortunately, you cannot simply go into a pharmacy, buy a test, test negative, and get a pass. You'll need to spend $150+ and wait for your test to arrive before you get potentially get a pass. In addition, airlines accepting the Navica pass appear to be very limited in number. Other types of tests and documentation are more commonly accepted by airlines.
You can buy over the counter now
I used this for my 6 year old. I did three and all three were positive. Took her to doctor and yes she was positive.
Hope she is okay 🙏
I was expose to covid and since the exposure 3 days later I had symptoms took the test and immediately it was positive twice. ..I did go get tested in a facility and it was positive... so in my experience it was pretty accurate..
nice
Just took one too. I have COVID. The thing showed positive in like 5 seconds. Lol. But I did wait the full fifteen just to make sure it the line didn't disappear
Same for me.
My understanding of the significant benefit of this test is to know whether you are currently able to pass the infection on to someone else. A negative result does not indicate no infection - it simply indicates not enough infection to pass along the virus. This can indeed be very significant, especially if the test is administered frequently and the results are available in near real time.
That has not been proven, but, essentially, one would expect an association like that.
this was super helpful. my employer is making this mandatory for us to self test every two days. SMH. This was a very informative and helpful video for me! OBRIGADO
Tenía los síntomas por 4 días me acabo de hacer el test y salió positivo, lo recomiendo resultados en 15 minutos
Great video! Only thing missing was obviously the stabbing of the nostrils, which I think is what most ppl are afraid of or afraid they'll mess up.
Thanks for the info :)
Thank you
What if the first is positive and second is negative?
I was super sick couple nights ago. High fever aches headache chills. Did a test today. Weird thing happened. Top line was pink and after bout 6 or 7 minutes a pink line appeared but it was a vertical line on right side of test strip.
Best tutorial I've seen
So I'm going to a baseball game on May 8th and the stadium accepts these as a a test to get in. They say you have to take it anytime up to 6 hours before the game starts so when should I take the test to show them at the gate?
Yo, are you going the yankees game that day? I'm watching this video for the same reason. I thought these tests went to a phone app of sorts.
@@amauriabreu6106 this is my exact problem, NAVICA app isn’t supposedly supported with the over the counter one. Can you update if it worked?
Please see our answer to Gina, above, because, unfortunately, the over-the-counter version won't work with the the Navica app, so it won't give you a digital pass. A "HOME TEST" version needs to be purchased and it's only available for purchase on-line right now. As for sporting events, like a baseball game, it's possible that the venue may accept seeing the actual negative test card from the test in the video above (the "Self Test"). Here's what it currently says on the MLB - Yankees website (www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/health-and-safety/testing-requirements-faq ) : "At-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, such as the BinaxNOW Self Test, will also be accepted if they are taken within six (6) hours of the scheduled start time of the Event you are attending, along with an appropriate ID matching the name on the COVID-19 test results. Upon entrance into the Event, Guests tested using the BinaxNOW Self Test must bring their test results to show proof and confirm negative COVID-19 test results taken within six (6) hours of the scheduled start time of the Event you are attending. BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests can be purchased at major retail and pharmacy locations."
I’m planning to put my results in a ziplock bag and take it with me. It says on the website that they approve this at-home rapid test so it shouldn’t be a problem 🤞
@@lillianhernandez1538 the problem is how do we verify that its outs and was taken 6 hours before the game?
Thanks for sharing! Must I stick the swab all the way up my nose or can I just swirl it around near the opening of my nose?
It only has to go 1/2 - 3/4 inch -- thankfully! So just rub around the inside of the nostril, not the nasopharynx.
Buy one and read the fucking instructions dammit!!!!
Question: does the swab have dry or wet chemicals on it, though it’s in a sterile package?
The swap is dry. You dip it in the chemical solution after you swab your nose.
@@kopanaeole554 do you know if it was manufactured in the usa or china please
When finished swabbing inside both nasal cavities insert the the swab end into the Bottom hole spinning three times slowly to the right UNTIL THE SWAB SHOWS ITSELF IN THE TOP HOLE.
I don't have any more liquid drops. What kind of liquid is that and can I get that at CVS or Walgreens?
Very helpful
Okay, has happened twice already, after inserting swab into test card. The Who card turned pink from ink, but then turned back white with pink control line only showing. Is that okay so far none of them have shown a positive line.
Hello doctor.
I did the test by myself for first time, and it showed a pink line which says that it was negative. But I have a doubt:
I was trying to put 6 drops in the top hole: but I think I put 5 and a half because I failed a little bit. I put the swab in both nostrils by circling 5 times, but in the left one I did it in less than 15 seconds.
I don’t know if we can manipulate the rapid self test.
Thank you very much
Was just diagnosed today no taste or smell when should I wait to be tested again
1 or 2 weeks
Tested positive , tried again and Negative....Have to get another test kit or see my Doctor
If these were on the same day, assume your are positve and take the necessary precautions for now.
So I took both test and it came out negative I know ur saying still go see a doc if you have symptoms but is that necessary
I took the test and as soon as I closed the card the bottom pink line started coming up instantly did I do the test right or was it wrong ?
Nah, mine did the same. Definitely have covid
My blue line disappeared, but the bottom sample line is a single line but it’s smack in the middle-it’s not lined up with the top “control” section. I don’t know what to do now or how soon to retest.
Did you end you re testing??
I think my test was not conclusive. I was exposed and started symptoms about 2 weeks ago. I took one test but the hole for the drops developed a bubble and the last drop didn't completely go in. i did nit have a line but got pink vertical streaks in the bottom half where the line should have been, the top line did not work quite right either part pink part still blue. What do you think?
That is an invalid test. Your 6 drops were way too small. They need to be huge elephant tear drops. I got the blue line and could see I didn't use enough reagent. I opened it up and added 3 drops then it developed (but still.a goofed up test)
Does the line at the bottom appears after 30 mins ? Is that why I’d doesn’t work anymore?
Do I have to do this online with someone watching me ? If not who do I give it to after ?
The product in the video is used for your own information and is typically not acceptable as proof of status. As discussed below in other comments from us, to use it to show proof, the HOME TEST version needs to be purchased at a higher cost that includes the online observation component.
I can’t find this info anywhere. My daughter had a really faint second line but it disappeared. Does that mean it was negative?
No, even a faint second line that appears after the allotted time should be considered a positive.
Thank you Doc..just did mine with your video..and it's positive!! 12 year old son brought it home a week ago public school stop wearing masks..
Cost?
How does one prove it was their test and not somebody else?
Exactly
Huh? Because you're taking the test!
@@AkronKid330 Well, we came to find out later that the only ones accepted for travel are those that are witnessed over a livevstream by a health professional.
Lost my scent and taste couple days ago. I'm going to go get the test now.
Will the test be effective if one swabs a dry nostril; that is to say, one without a lot of nasal mucus where the sinuses are relatively dry?
Good question, but this is not suggested in the instructions, nor by the CDC (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/How-To-Collect-Anterior-Nasal-Specimen-for-COVID-19.pdf). For some tests requiring swab samples from nostrils, blowing the nose beforehand is recommended, but only to remove thick mucus (see here as an example: www.fda.gov/media/146500/download).
So why even sell this? If you need to buy a more expensive one that actually validates if you have it or not
Could too much fluid on the test strip nullify the results?
I believe not enough can
the test says not to read/interpret results after 30 minutes...why is this?
on mine i checked on 17 minutes.. positive
If you have a solid pink line on the bottom and a fated pink line on the top....what those that mean.....?
You're positive.
Really??! Bottom line is red and slight red on top that’s positive?
@@sighhnayy123 yes positive. I
Took two today and clearly says One single line on top indicates negative.
Faint line on bottom is positive
How can i get a digital test result in case i need to show my results to my job or when flying at the airport?
Hi, I'm looking for this answer too! Did you find any?
Hi, I got the pink line on top but also I fainted pink line on the right side at the edge of the strip. What does that mean?
I don't know what the line on the edge signifies. Best to ask the manufacturer -- Abbott.
I got a faintedish line on the top and a straight on the bottom idk either
I wish you had made it easier to see and had a close up. You say "top hole," but that's relative to position.
thanks you bro
You mentioned that this test works well with a high viral load, generally 1 week after infeftion. How long after this period would this test be valid? 2 weeks or 3 perhaps?
I'm not sure if it has been defined, but it may not be more than 2 weeks.
I've seen several of these show positive on presymptomatic people up to 72 hours before symptom onset while testing exposed people. Most infections develop within the first 5 days and most of those leaning towards the first 3.
Can you test one right after opening. By that i mean test it without putting it up your nose
When you run this test, or any of the more recently authorized antigen tests that we have reviewed, a control line should appear alongside the line that indicates whether or not you are positive.
The control line means the test was run properly and worked properly. I assume that’s what you are trying to determine.
you should've shown how you put it in your nose.
Could this be used to test saliva too?
Can somebody please explain the science behind this and how it actually works identifying SARScov2?
The test uses special antibodies that latch specifically onto the virus antigen and then signal, using a color reaction, that the virus was present. If no virus (or not enough of it), no color.
Thank u
Can you get an email with this test confirming you tested negative? I'm going to the Foo fighter concert and if you're not vaccinated you need 2 emails within 48 hours of the show that show you tested negative
Not for the version you buy in a pharmacy. As discussed in other comments, there is another, more expensive, version that you can purchase online and is observed virtually, and that provides some documentation.
My 15 year old is vaccinated but just starting go back to school 2 weeks ago. We had crazy storms here in Arizona and all kinds of stuff blooming. He has had a horrid runny nose, sneezing, wet cough, bad facial congestion and headaches around the eyes. I went to walgreens to get him a humidifier, benadryl, Sudafed and breathe right strip and there were 2 of these covid at home tests left so I grabbed one. Positive we did the test right and it was negative so im leaning towards bad allergies for him. He said the test was just like when he had other ones done (daughter got strep so the whole house was tested a year ago) and no issues at all other than him sneezing after the swab.
Or it’s from the vaxx
Wait so if you family member has had covid for a week and got sick a week later then get tested two days after getting sick does this test already know if you have covid
The rapid antigen test is designed to show if you have an active infection (as it detects high levels of virus in the nostril). It won't tell you if you had an infection in the past -- you would need an antibody test on your blood for that. Hope that helps.
I took this test 12 days after exposure and 10 days after symptoms started. The first was negative, the second an hour later was positive (faint line) and the third another hour later was negative. What are the chances I was positive?
Faint lines should be in the instructions on wether that means it’s a positive or negative. It should be a strong line or otherwise it’s a negative depending on instructions. I took a drug test 3 times over a 24 hour period and one of the test came back with a faint line for mdma which I’ve never done. Went to go take a drug test the next day and I was cleared of everything. Sometimes the faint line shows up it’s best to have 3 test kits to be safe if you can get your hands on one.
Can this test be used to enter the USA from Europe?
Unfortunately no, you need to get one done at an authorized health provider to go in and out of the country.
Just took this self test super nervous.
@@ignitedfist8207 really?
@@ignitedfist8207 Most likely better than Covid. :) :)
As of this date this test is now 96% for negative. PCR is 98%. If someone has a negative then they have a cold.
So I had tested on Tuesday it was negative. I was on my period and got tested again on Thursday it was positive. Does that mean I have covid?
Quite possibly. You should contact your healthcare provider and get a PCR test from a laboratory for confirmation. Assume you are infectious.
It says it was not approved by the FDA on the back of the box and that’s Walgreens my local pharmacy has old ones
The test in the video is authorized for emergency use by the FDA. The tests are not “approved.”
I don’t understand, I took 4 of these in a course of a week last day was when I experience symptoms they all came but negative .Then a day later got tests at a clinic and they say positive, mind you I don’t really trust this clinic I going to get another done somewhere else as well.
Soooo this test will lmk if I’m negative, but even it’s negative I need to still go get tested.. ? Chile
Someone commented something under here that makes sense. The whole point of the kit is to make sure that the infection isn’t enough to spread. So for example, if the BinaxNow said you’re negative, but you go to a clinic and test positive, that means the covid infection is not enough to be passed to the next person.
Can blood on the swab from a dry nose cause a false positive? My result shot up the panel and gave a super strong pink sample result right away (immediately), and stayed there well past the 15 minutes. Just curious, I'll be getting a PCR test to confirm, but it begs the question.
If it was just a pink band, that’s very likely a positive result due to the virus being present in the sample, not the blood.
It's smart to double check this result with a PCR, or retest with a cleaner sample, as this could certainly be true positive. We did find, however, that the FDA has noted that "Test interference from patient-specific factors, such as the presence of human antibodies (for example, Rheumatoid Factor, or other non-specific antibodies) or highly viscous specimens could also lead to false positive results."
www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/potential-false-positive-results-antigen-tests-rapid-detection-sars-cov-2-letter-clinical-laboratory . What did your follow-up PCR test show?
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Take 1 Test If I'm Positive But TAKE ANOTHER Test If My FIRST TEST Is Negative? ???
That's right. It is easier to miss an infection with an antigen test than with PCR test, as it only detects high antigen (virus) levels. If you took the test too early the first time, the second test may be positive, since your viral load will be higher. The major focus of the test is to help identify infections.
What happens when you have a positive antigen test but a negative PCR test ?
It would likely depend on the time between the two. If they were the same day, the PCR would be considered more reliable. But if you were positive with the antigen test and didn't get the PCR until several days later, when viral levels had fallen, they could both have been correct.
@@krystaljones1814 it did. I used the antigen test on Sunday evening, it came back positive. For next morning I took a PCR test and received a negative result. I went to another location and took another PCR and a tie breaker, if you will. Currently waiting on the results on the last test
@@krystaljones1814 3rd test came back positive
If u test negative twice. Shouldn't u just go live Life accordingly??.....
If you test negative twice (at least 2 days apart) and have no symptoms, it's very likely that you are truly negative and should use the standard precautions.
Why can’t you do this in the mouth!?
Covid only lives in your nose. But you have to wear a mask because your saliva droplets can infect a whole community!
Results are negative but we did not witness him swab
If the covid is so contagious wouldn’t be enough to take saliva from your mouth ?
Good lord. 😂
I took this test today after quarantining for a week and a half and it’s still positive. Could it be possible I still have covid in me but not contagious anymore?
Follow up with a doctor/clinic in your area.
The results suggest that you may be contagious. Getting a PCR virus test at a lab would seem appropriate.
@@born2reign90 quarantine for a vaccinated person is 10 days, so if you passed 10 days and even if you still have some symptoms except for fever you should be good to go. 10 days and 24 hours of no fever without the use of Tylenol means you are clear. However if you are not vaccinated it goes up to 14 days. The chances of you having an active infection after 10 days are slim at best and pretty much non existent at 14.
damn it was alot of talking. had to skip up to 6:00 mins
No caaaaap
Yeah I don't get why this showed up high in my search results. It's so much useless blathering that it's hard to focus long enough to get to the two minutes of crucial stuff, especially if you're sick.
is it possible to get a false positive
It's possible but unlikely: The currently authorized antigen tests have been shown to correctly identify 98% to 100% of negative samples, as we discuss in our article about this at www.consumerlab.com/answers/how-and-where-to-get-tested-for-covid-19/covid-19-tests/
PCR is NOT more accurate! Do your research please.
Do you know if the head of the swab has dry or wet chemicals on it? TY
U fortunately under independent studies the binax now has an overall accuracy as low as 37%
As someone who gets pcr tested every week for the last 14 months along with these I can guarantee you that's a load of shit, haven't seen a single one contradicted by pcr out of thousands. They are 90- 95 % accurate among symptomatic people and iv seen several accurately show positive with unsympathetic people which are later confirmed by pcr. That's a grand total of 0 show someone as negative who was later confirmed to be positive by pcr. Though iv seen several instances of people who were exposed to covid and show symptoms of covid test negative multiple times by pcr and rapid tests while they obviously have covid but this is rare.
@@whatsmolly5741 so glad you haven’t had any gals positive from Binax now, studies show differently.
If you are going to use this you're better off flipping a coin. Depending on what your situation is this is accurate by 65% and higher....
A coin is something you already have and offer almost the same odds. ;-)
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