A rapid, saliva-based test for COVID-19 could enable testing, diagnosis, and prescribing to take place in a single office visit by immediately confirming whether a patient has the infection and needs ...

A new US study has shown that people with Covid-19 may not test positive on rapid tests until after they’ve become infectious to others, providing unclear guidance on whether it’s safe to join ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become an easy way to self-diagnose. But current tests have drawbacks, such as the length of time it takes to get an answer, or how accurately the test can identify a ...

The most common tests for COVID-19 are PCR tests, involving a nose and throat sample taken with a cotton swab. The procedure is often unpleasant, and the tests results require laboratory analysis. In ...

In the age of omicron, where COVID’s attack rate is higher than previous variants, entire households and friend groups are getting sick. If one person gets COVID, there’s a good chance others in their ...

Free rapid tests for the coronavirus are now being offered across Minnesota for people with possible symptoms of COVID-19, health officials announced Wednesday. The tests, which offer results in one ...

WASHINGTON -- The United States approved the first rapid saliva test for the virus that causes AIDS, health officials said Friday. The test, made by OraSure Technologies, provides results within 20 ...

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has approved the use of oral fluid samples with a rapid HIV diagnostic test kit that provides results with over 99 percent accuracy ...

Ahead of Christmas, health experts suggested undergoing a rapid coronavirus test just before any gatherings. But some health experts are now warning that you can test negative even if you’re infected ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become an easy way to self-diagnose. But current tests have drawbacks, such as the length of time it takes to get an answer, or how accurately the test can identify a ...