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PCR vs. Rapid Test for COVID-19: Which Should You Take?

Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...
Lifehacker

The Four Rapid COVID 'PCR' Style Tests You Can Take at Home (and Why You Should)

Molecular tests are far superior to rapid antigen tests—and now you can get them for home use. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation.
The Conversation

Here’s another type of COVID test to get your head around. But is this new home kit worth the cost?

A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at home. It promises an alternative to rapid antigen tests (RATs), which we’re familiar with. It also promises a ...