What's the Deal With COVID Testing Now? Doctors Explain When to Test, How to Get Them and More

A PCR test detects the actual genetic material of the virus and involves a step that amplifies the presence of any material ...
Yahoo

How to Check if Your Expired At-Home COVID Test Is Still Good to Use

The FDA has extended the shelf life for some COVID-19 tests. Now that allergy season is here, many are finding themselves with symptoms asking: Is it allergies or a cold? COVID? Something else? Since ...
Sacramento Bee

Do at-home COVID tests actually expire? Learn how they work as California virus season hits

While many respiratory viruses — including COVID-19, RSV and influenza — circulate year-round in California, they are typically more active between October and March, according to the California ...
Everyday Health

9 Best At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Use When You’re Feeling Under the Weather

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Everyday Health independently vets all recommended ...
ABC 7 Chicago

At-home rapid COVID-19 tests may not be as accurate as PCR tests

HOUSTON, Texas -- As things open back up, we're seeing some places require COVID-19 testing. At-home rapid COVID tests can produce results in minutes. To find out how they work and just how effective ...
NBC New York

You can no longer order free COVID-19 tests from the government. Here's where to go instead

You can no longer order free COVID-19 tests from the United States government. As of March 10, the government's free coronavirus test distribution program, COVIDtests.gov, is not currently accepting ...
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How to Check if Your Expired At-Home COVID Test Is Still Valid

Every winter, you know you're at risk of the flu, other respiratory illnesses and COVID-19. You may have expired COVID-19 test kits at home, but don’t toss them just yet. The good news? Many tests ...