A government advisory panel is urging the health ministry to allow the online sales of authorized COVID-19 antigen test kits in Japan, much like in the United States and in some European countries.

As rapid antigen testing using self-test kits that can quickly determine COVID-19 infection status expands, it has become important to understand the correct way to use these kits. In particular, if a ...

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 ...

Pharmacist Mark Jordan MPSI explains how to correctly use an antigen test Pharmacist Mark Jordan takes us through how to use an antigen test. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to ...

ZURICH/BERLIN, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Countries straining to contain a second wave of COVID-19 are turning to faster, cheaper but less accurate tests to avoid the delays and shortages that have plagued ...

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 ...

The FDA has issued emergency authorizations to 12 antibody tests for the virus. As federal officials gradually begin reopening the country, expanded testing is central to the conversation. Until now, ...

The government is offering another round of free at-home COVID tests to Americans in time for the holiday season. As flu and RSV season kick into full swing, precautions meant to keep families healthy ...