Rapid COVID-19 tests used at home are less sensitive to the Omicron variant then they are to other strains of the virus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Dec. 30, 2021 --
With COVID case counts climbing because of the surging Omicron variant, the home kits have been in great demand, with many pharmacies selling out quickly. The rapid tests are self-administered and give a faster result than a molecular test, which must be processed in a laboratory. However, they are less accurate than the PCR tests.
The FDA said a person who tests negative with an antigen test should follow up with a PCR test if they have COVID symptoms or have been exposed to an infected person. A person who tests positive with an antigen test should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with a health care provider.that the FDA statement confirms how quickly COVID is evolving.
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