Aug 29, 2024 · Viral tests, including nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and PCR tests, as well as antigen tests, are used as diagnostic tests to detect current infection with SARS-CoV …

Mar 10, 2025 · Viral tests look for a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by testing specimens from your nose or mouth. There are two main types of viral …

Apr 15, 2021 · Molecular and antigen tests can detect current SARS-CoV-2 infection and are used to diagnose COVID-19. Clinicians should consider a test's characteristics, test timing in …

Jan 21, 2025 · Healthcare providers can use a PCR test to determine whether you have a COVID infection. They use a swab to get a sample of mucus or secretions from deep in your nose. …

Sep 15, 2021 · There are currently two primary types of COVID-19 tests being used to test patients for COVID-19: molecular tests (also known as nucleic acid, RNA or PCR tests) and …

Mar 16, 2022 · SARS-CoV-2 Spike IgG. test checks the level of COVID-19 antibodies in your blood. • The . SARS-CoV-2 Spike ACE2. test looks at how much of the original COVID-19 …

Jul 18, 2024 · COVID-19 diagnostic testing shows current infection with the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

Diagnostic tests can show if you currently are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. There are two common types of COVID-19 diagnostic tests: Samples for COVID …

The tests are intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. 4,5 At this time, it is unknown for …

Sep 29, 2023 · This page is part of the FAQs on Testing for SARS-CoV-2 and provides answers to frequently asked questions related to uses for different types of COVID-19 tests and the …