Covid-19
Testing Basics
Testing has become part of our daily conversation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many different types of tests, and it can be hard to keep track of what each test does and when and where it’s used. As a leader in diagnostic testing, we asked our scientists to break it down for you.
Which test will tell me
if I have Covid-19?
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if I HAD Covid-19?
When the virus enters your body, it starts multiplying, and you may or may not have symptoms.
Viral RNA
As the virus multiplies, the body begins to react to the viral antigens, possibly resulting in symptoms.
Antigen
As your body starts to fight off infection, your immune system produces IgM and IgG antibodies.
Antibody
Rapid Test
Molecular
Lab Test
LAB Test
When the Test is Used*
How the Sample is Taken
Where the test can be performed
Abbott Platform
Average Turnaround Time for Results
Antigens
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Which test will tell me if I have Covid-19?
Which test will tell me if had Covid-19?
As the virus multiplies, the body begins to react to the viral antigens, possibly resulting in symptoms
Same Day
ARCHITECT (IgG & IgM)
Hospitals, Commercial Labs
Blood draw
after infection
Days
≥14
Alinity i (IgG & IgM)
and
after symptoms onset
5-7
