Although much of the talk about Coronavirus has died down, there still seems to be some confusion around the various COVID tests and how they differ. What is COVID antibody testing? The COVID Antibodies IgC test checks to see if you have had COVID-19 in the past by looking to see if you currently have antibodies against the COVID …
A PCR test is considered the most reliable method of testing to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus. What is a PCR test? PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. The National Human Genome Research Institute defines a PCR test as “a common laboratory technique used in research and clinical practices to amplify, or copy, …
The nose swab PCR test for COVID-19 is seen to be the most accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19, which is why the government recommend it as part of the international travel testing programme. What is a PCR test? A PCR test, or polymerase chain reaction test, is a test that is performed …
Scientists have estimated that around one-third of the people who are currently suffering from COVID-19 do not any of the registered symptoms of COVID-19, and so could be spreading the virus unknowingly. In order to help tackle this, the UK government rolled out rapid lateral flow antigen tests (LFD) aimed at detecting cases of Coronavirus …
Test2Go has been supporting COVID testing since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide is designed to help you find out a little more about the background of each of the currently available types of COVID tests before you work out which testing is right for you. There are two approved tests currently used …
There is a lot of talk about COVID testing at the moment, especially for those wanting to travel abroad. To get a good understanding of the different types of tests available it is useful to have a little understanding of the structure of the coronavirus SARS COV-2 – which is the virus that causes the …
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