posted ago by Bowster ago by Bowster +8 / -0

My employer is requiring the Antigen Rapid Test to keep my badge active if I need to enter the facility.

Any sauce on this non-PCR test?

I see this website, but, it is fraught with misinformation:

20test.com

How are antigen tests administered? Rapid antigen tests are commonly administered by using a sterile cotton swab and taking samples from the nasal cavity or mouth and adding a liquid solution to get a result.

Here is a short breakdown of the procedure:

Collect the sample by swabbing and rotating the cotton swab inside both nostril Place the swab inside the testing well Add the liquid testing solution Wait for 15 minutes to get a result

Misinformation at this website:

PCR tests have been shown to be up to 100% accurate

Rapid antigen tests are used to identify people that currently have the virus