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Rapid Antigen Test

The Rapid Antigen Test is used to quickly identify the virus in patients that suspect an active infection with a nasal swab or throat swab, similar to the standard PCR test. With on-the-spot results, this antigen rapid test uses a chromatographic system to detect COVID-19 antigens. Results are delivered in just 15 minutes after collection, rather than 24-48 hours.

The Rapid Antigen Tests used at San Benito Health Services have received EUA approval from the FDA to detect a positive coronavirus result with extreme accuracy. However, due to the virus’ incubation period, antigen tests may require a PCR test to confirm a negative test result.

RT-PCR Testing is the standard of care for testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 as it is the most accurate with the least amount of false negatives and positive results. This is because RT-PCR testing uses a technique called reverse transcriptase to take viral RNA and turn it into DNA. This complicated process allows for the detection of even a small amount of viral load. It is also highly specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus so there are less possibilities of a “false positive” result.

Both have a 99.9% accuracy to test for an active COVID-19 infection. Both tests we offer at Total Testing Solutions are FDA EUA-certified in compliance with guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control.

There are now hundreds of different ways to perform RT-PCR testing but it is limited to highly complex laboratories and turnaround times vary from four hours to twelve hours for results. Even at four hours of testing time, there is a lot of time preparing specimens and delivering results. This is the reason for the lag time in result delivery which generally ranges from 24-72 hours even with full automation using robotic assistance.