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31 Dec 20, 4 tweets, 3 min read
New @CDCMMWR shows COVID-19 antigen tests can be fast and inexpensive but sometimes require a second test to confirm the result. Protect others until your test result is confirmed. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120. Image
HCPs: A recent @CDCMMWR found that antigen tests were less accurate than RT-PCR tests in correctly identifying people with #COVID19. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120. Image
However, the report also shows that people with no symptoms with negative antigen test results are unlikely to have COVID-19 and generally do not require further testing. Image
The report concluded antigen tests may still be useful in rapidly identifying cases & controlling outbreaks in settings such as colleges & universities. This is particularly important when RT-PCR tests are not readily available or have a longer turnaround time for results. Image

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