When Should I Get a COVID-19 Antigen Test? - Covid Clinic

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When Should I Get a COVID-19 Antigen Test?
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What is a Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test?
Antigen tests are a method of detecting an active
infection with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that
causes the illness COVID-19. These tests look for
antigens, which are protein markers found on the
outside of a SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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What Is The Purpose Of An Antigen Test?
-Diagnosis is testing once a person has shown
symptoms of a disease or has a known exposure to
a disease. An antigen test can be used for
diagnosis in people who have symptoms consistent
with COVID-19. -Screening is looking for a
disease in people who dont have any signs or
symptoms. Because antigen tests can be performed
rapidly and at a relatively low cost, they may be
used in large screening programs that involve
repeatedly testing people to help prevent the
spread of Covid.
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What Does The Test Measure?
COVID-19 antigen tests evaluate whether there are
indications of infection with COVID-19. They
check for specific proteins on the outside
surface of the virus called antigens in a test
sample taken from the nostril or the area at the
back of the nose. The presence of these antigens
is a sign of an active infection.
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When Should You Get An Antigen Test?
-Been in close contact with someone who has
COVID-19 -Attended large social gatherings or
otherwise been in places at high risk for virus
transmission -Live or work in places where many
people live together. -When you need proof of a
negative test in order to travel, work, or engage
in other activities.
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Can You Pay On-Site?
No. For sanitary reasons, we do not accept paper
forms or payment on site. Payment can be
completed by enrolling online at covidclinic.org
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